Free park & ride near Great Park Metro Station.
Great Park Park & Ride is a large, tarmacked facility located on Great Parkway in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE13 9NR), serving the Great Park community. Managed by Nexus/Tyne and Wear Metro, it provides approximately 500 spaces, including 20 accessible bays near the Metro station entrance. Parking is free for Metro users, with a maximum stay of 24 hours; non-Metro users pay £1.00 per day via pay machines. The adjacent Great Park Metro Station offers 10-minute services to Newcastle city centre. EV charging bays (12 × 22 kW) are available near the station entrance, free for 2 hours then £0.35 per kWh. LED lighting columns provide 24-hour illumination, and CCTV cameras cover all areas, monitored by Metro security. The surface was resurfaced in 2023, with fresh bay markings, directional arrows, and speed humps to regulate traffic flow. Drainage channels around the perimeter prevent water accumulation. A covered waiting shelter at the station entrance includes real-time train information screens. Regular patrols by Nexus enforcement officers ensure compliance with park-and-ride terms.