Educational site parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and walkable access to Roman Circus exhibit.
Parking Roman Circus Visitor Centre is a dedicated lot serving visitors to the Colchester Roman Circus archaeological site and adjacent Colchester Castle Park. The site comprises 100 sealed tarmac bays, including six accessible spaces located nearest the visitor information kiosk and viewing platform entrance. Parking is pay-and-display: machines accept coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments; tariffs are £1.20 per hour, capped at £5 for up to four hours, with a full-day rate of £8. High-lumen LED lampposts illuminate the lot from dusk until midnight, and four CCTV cameras monitor entrances, exits, and accessible bays for security. Covered information kiosks display interpretive panels about the Roman amphitheatres history, site maps, and guided tour schedules. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the castle grounds, the civic museum, and town centre shops within a five-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to maintain a clean, educational environment for families and school groups.