Free daytime parking by Castle Walk shopping and canal
Castle Car Park is a free council-operated gravel surface lot situated near Castle Walk Shopping Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. The lot accommodates approximately 90 unmarked bays, with eight Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the entrance. Open from dawn until dusk; no overnight parking permitted. There is no lighting or CCTV, so daytime visits are recommended. Pedestrian routes lead directly to Castle Walk entrances (0.05 km), the nearby theatre (0.1 km), and the canal basin (0.2 km). Wooden benches and a noticeboard displaying local heritage trails are provided at the lot perimeter. Seasonal weekend markets reduce available spaces by 30; signage directs drivers to the Queen Street overflow car parks. Maintenance involves quarterly surface grading and monthly litter clearance.