Secure ANPR station parking with accessible bays, season-ticket options, and 24/7 CCTV.
Marks Tey Station Car Park at 11 North Lane is a surface facility operated by Greater Anglia in partnership with Colchester Borough Council. The site comprises approximately 180 sealed tarmac bays, including ten marked accessible spaces located adjacent to the covered walkway leading to the station entrance. Entry and exit are controlled by ANPR cameras, allowing season-ticket holders to register their plates for seamless barrier-free access, while casual users pay via pay-and-display machines accepting coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments. Tariffs are £4 for up to 12 hours and £6 for 24 hours, with discounted weekly and monthly season tickets available online. High-efficiency LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until 1:00 am to ensure late-evening commuter safety, and a network of six CCTV cameras provides 24/7 surveillance. Covered shelters are provided for passengers waiting for trains, and clear signage directs drivers to nearby bicycle racks capable of housing up to 40 cycles. Routine maintenance includes quarterly line repainting, monthly pothole inspections, and bi-monthly litter clearance to keep the facility clean and operational. The car park is within a two-minute walk of the station platform, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street, Colchester, and Ipswich.