Free town-centre parking near Canal basin
Forge Road Car Park is a free, council-run paved lot located on Forge Road, serving Rugeley town centre and the nearby canal basin. The facility provides 70 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces and one motorcycle bay. It operates 7 am to 9 pm daily; no charges apply. LED columns illuminate until midnight, and CCTV cameras monitor all aisles. Pedestrian exits lead directly to Rugeley Market Hall (0.05 km), local cafés, and the Trent & Mersey Canal towpath (0.2 km). Two 7 kW EV chargers are installed on the northern edge, free to all users. Seasonal canal festivals reduce capacity by 15; signage directs drivers to alternative lots at Stile Cop Car Park (1 km). Monthly maintenance includes litter clearance and bay repainting.