Central town parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and walkable access to High Street and castle.
Osborne Street Surface Parking is a council-operated surface lot located off Osborne Street in central Colchester, serving shoppers and commuters. The lot provides 100 sealed asphalt bays, including six accessible spaces adjacent to the pedestrian crossing leading to the towns retail quarter. Pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards; tariffs are £1 per hour with a four-hour maximum stay, and a daily cap of £6. High-intensity LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until midnight, and three CCTV cameras monitor entrance, exit, and accessible bays for security. Covered information boards at the entrance display local shopping maps, event listings, and bus timetables. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the Mercury Theatre, the High Street shops, and Colchester Castle within a three-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to maintain a safe, well-kept environment.