Free parking behind St. Gregorys in Longton town centre
Longton Carpark is a free surface lot located behind St. Gregorys RC Church on Heathcote Rise, serving Longton town centre. The tarmac facility provides 60 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the church entrance. It is open 7 am7 pm daily; no overnight parking. LED bollard lighting ensures illumination until dusk, and occasional community volunteers monitor the lot during local events. A noticeboard near the entrance displays church service times and community group schedules. Pedestrian exits lead to Longton Libraries (0.2 km), retail units on High Street (0.3 km), and the railway station (0.5 km). No EV charging is available. Seasonal parish fairs occupy half the lot every August, reducing capacity by 30 spaces; signage directs drivers to the High Street Car Park (0.4 km). Quarterly maintenance includes litter clearance and bay repainting.