Barrier-controlled park-and-ride next to Ludlow station
Eco Park & Ride Car Park is a private tarmac lot on Eco Park Road, adjacent to Ludlow Railway Station, dedicated to park-and-ride commuters and town visitors. The facility offers 180 marked bays, including 10 Blue Badge spaces near the station entrance and three motorcycle bays. It operates 24 hours; pay-on-exit charges of £4.50 per day apply via barrier entry using rail ticket validation or pay machines accepting contactless. LED floodlights provide full illumination until 2 am, and CCTV cameras monitor all driving lanes. Pedestrian subway provides step-free access to the railway platforms (0.02 km), and a covered walkway leads directly to the town center (0.6 km). Bicycle racks for 20 cycles are available adjacent to Platform 1. Seasonal holiday timetables see occupancy reach capacity by 7 am; signage directs overflow to the Lower Galdeford lot (1.5 km). Weekly maintenance includes jet-washing and line repainting.