Secure commuter parking with ANPR, accessible bays, and season tickets near Stowmarket station.
Milton Road Car Park is a council-operated lot serving Stowmarket town centre and railway station, located off Milton Road. The facility provides 150 sealed asphalt bays, including eight accessible spaces positioned near the pedestrian footbridge leading to the station platforms for step-free access. Entry and exit are controlled by ANPR cameras; pay-on-foot machines accept coins, notes, and contactless cards. Tariffs are £3 for up to 12 hours, and £5 for 24 hours, with discounted weekly and monthly season tickets available online for regular commuters. High-intensity LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until dawn, and a network of six CCTV cameras ensures continuous 24/7 surveillance. Covered bicycle shelters for up to 40 cycles are located adjacent to the entrance to encourage sustainable travel. Covered signage displays train timetables to London Liverpool Street and Ipswich, bus connections into town, and local cycling route maps. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter removal to maintain a safe environment for commuters and shoppers.