Long-stay central parking with ANPR, accessible bays, and direct links to buses and trains.
Napier Road South Long Stay Car Park is a council-operated facility serving Colchester town centre commuters and rail passengers. The site offers 220 sealed tarmac bays, including ten accessible spaces situated adjacent to the pedestrian pathway leading to the central bus interchange and train station. Entry and exit are controlled by ANPR cameras; casual users pay via pay-on-foot machines accepting coins, notes, and contactless cards. Tariffs are £4 for up to 24 hours, with discounted weekly and monthly season tickets for regular commuters. High-lumen LED floodlights illuminate all aisles from dusk until dawn, and eight CCTV cameras monitor the lot for 24/7 security. Covered pedestrian bridges on Level 1 connect directly to the bus station and railway station concourse within a two-minute walk. Covered information boards display rail timetables, bus schedules, and local cycling route maps. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter collection to maintain a clean, commuter-friendly environment.