Central surface parking near Market Square and theatre
Hide Street Hill Car Park is a council-operated surface lot located at Hill Street, serving the southern end of the city centre. The tarmac facility offers 60 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces and one motorcycle bay. It operates 24 hours; pay-and-display charges of £1.20 per hour (capped at £5.00 per day) apply from 8 am to 6 pm MondaySaturday via machines accepting coins and contactless. LED lighting ensures visibility until midnight, and CCTV cameras cover all entry points. Pedestrian exits lead to the Market Square (0.1 km), the Regent Theatre (0.2 km), and the Potteries Museum (0.3 km). Two 7 kW EV chargers are located at the lots northern edge, billed through a QR code. Seasonal festivals reduce capacity by 15; signage directs drivers to Vale Street Car Park (0.5 km). Weekly maintenance includes litter clearance and bay repainting.