Multi-level parking with ANPR, accessible bays, and direct access to central Ipswich offices.
Foundation Street Car Park is a council-run multi-level facility located off Foundation Street in central Ipswich. The lot provides 260 sealed concrete bays across four levels, including 14 accessible spaces on Level 1 adjacent to lifts for step-free access. Entry and exit are ANPR-controlled; pay-on-foot machines accept coins, notes, and contactless cards. Tariffs are £2.50 for the first hour, £1.75 for each subsequent hour, capped at £12 per day, with an evening flat rate of £4 after 6:00 pm. High-intensity LED lighting illuminates each level from dusk until dawn, and a network of 16 CCTV cameras ensures continuous security coverage. Covered pedestrian overpasses on Level 2 connect directly to nearby office buildings and the library within a three-minute walk. Covered information boards display local event listings, shopping maps, and bus timetables for services to the waterfront. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, structural inspections, and deep cleaning to maintain a safe, well-lit environment for shoppers and commuters.