Free 3-hour retail parking with EV charging and 24/7 CCTV
Emery Gate Car Park is a privately managed asphalt lot located on Emery Lane, serving the Trowbridge Road retail corridor and nearby business units. The facility offers 150 marked bays, including eight Blue Badge spaces near the pedestrian exit and two motorcycle bays. Operating hours are 7 am10 pm daily; free for the first three hours with retail validation at participating stores (e.g., B&M, Home Bargains); thereafter £1 per hour via contactless payment; overnight parking is prohibited. LED floodlights ensure illumination until midnight, and CCTV cameras monitor all entrance lanes. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the retail units main entrance (30 m) and a bus stop to the town centre (200 m). Two 7 kW EV chargers are available at £0.30 per kWh via QR code near the northern entrance. Seasonal bank holiday sales reduce capacity by 35%; overflow signage directs drivers to Borough Parade Car Park (2 km). Maintenance crews clear litter daily and repaint bay lines quarterly.