Convenient daytime parking for Hanleys retail quarter
Charles Street Car Park is a council-managed surface lot at 2426 Old Hall Street (postcode ST1 3AN), serving Hanleys retail district. The tarmac surface provides 75 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces. The lot is open 7 am10 pm daily; gates lock overnight. Payment is via Pay & Display machines accepting coins, contactless cards, and mobile app; tariffs are £1.00 per hour with a daily maximum of £5.00. The car park is lit by LED columns until closing and monitored by CCTV. Pedestrian exits lead to Intu Potteries shopping centre (0.15 km), Hanley Market Hall (0.2 km), and nearby eateries. EV charging is available via two 7 kW chargers near the entrance. Bicycle racks for eight cycles are provided. Weekend market days (Wednesdays and Saturdays) reduce available spaces by 15 due to traders stall areas.