Free short-stay parking in Aldeburgh town centre
Oakley Square Car Park is a free, council-operated tarmac surface lot serving Aldeburgh town centre. It provides approximately 60 marked bays including five disabled spaces located near the pedestrian exit. Operating hours are 7 am–8 pm daily; no charges apply; maximum stay 4 hours. The tarmac surface is grooved to manage drainage and inspected quarterly; potholes repaired within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures visibility for early-morning and evening users, and one CCTV camera monitors entry and pedestrian pathways. Pedestrian routes lead directly to Aldeburgh high street shops (1 minute walk) and to the seafront promenade (3 minutes). No EV charging is provided; nearest public charger is at Fort Green Car Park, a 7 minute walk away. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a tidy town-centre facility.