Central pay-and-display parking near Hope Street Metro
Hope Street Xchange Visitor Car Park is a pay-and-display surface lot situated on Hope Street adjacent to the city centres business district (postcode SR1 3SD). Managed by Sunderland City Council, it includes 55 marked bays on a tarmac surface, four Blue Badge bays, and two motorcycle bays. The lot operates 24 hours, with Pay & Display machines accepting coins, contactless cards, and mobile app; tariffs are £1.80 per hour, with a daily maximum of £9.00. LED column lighting operates until midnight, and CCTV cameras provide security oversight. Pedestrian exits lead to Hope Street Metro station (0.2 km), the Vaux Gateway regeneration area, and several law firm offices. EV charging is available at two 7 kW chargers located near the entrance. Bicycle racks for eight cycles are provided. Evening rates are flattened to £4.00 between 6 pm and midnight.