Seafront parking with accessible bays, seasonal pay-and-display, and direct access to pier and promenade.
Church Road Car Park is a Tendring District Councilmanaged surface facility serving the Walton-on-the-Naze town centre and seafront. The lot provides 150 sealed tarmac bays, including eight accessible spaces positioned nearest the pedestrian crossing leading to the High Street and promenade. Pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards; tariffs are £1 per hour with a daily cap of £5 during peak season (AprilSeptember), and free off-peak. High-lumen LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until 11:00 pm in summer, ensuring visitor safety. Four CCTV cameras monitor entrances, accessible bays, and the pedestrian route to deter unauthorized parking. Covered information boards display tide times, bus timetables for services to Clacton and Colchester, and local event listings such as the annual carnival. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the seafront, pier, and café strip within a two-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter collection to maintain a welcoming coastal environment.