Ample parking near Ponteland village centre and school.
Merton Road Car Park is a council-managed, tarmacked facility located on Merton Road in Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE20 9PY). The lot holds approximately 100 vehicles, including 8 accessible bays positioned near the pedestrian exit to Ponteland village. Pay-and-display applies MondaySaturday 08:0018:00 at £0.60 per hour, maximum stay 4 hours; Sundays are free. LED lighting columns provide illumination from dusk until 22:00, and CCTV cameras cover all entry and circulation lanes. A sealed footpath links to Ponteland High Street (0.3 miles) and to Merton Hall School grounds (0.2 miles). The surface was resurfaced in 2021, with bay markings repainted annually. Drainage gullies along the perimeter prevent pooling during heavy rain. Regular patrols by Northumberland Council wardens ensure turnover. A volunteer Ponteland Village group assists with litter clearance monthly.