Visitor parking for Pontefract Hospital, secure and lit.
Pontefract Hospital Visitors Car Park is a large, tarmacked facility located on Friarwood Lane, Pontefract (WF8 1DZ), serving Pontefract Hospital. The lot offers approximately 200 spaces, including ten accessible bays near the main hospital entrance. Pay-and-display tariffs are £1.00 per hour, capped at £5.00 per day, enforced MondayFriday 08:0018:00; evenings and weekends are free. LED columns provide 24-hour illumination, and CCTV cameras cover all entry and circulation aisles, monitored by hospital security. A covered walkway leads directly to the hospital foyer (0.05 miles), with step-free access throughout. The asphalt surface was resurfaced in 2022 with fresh bay markings and speed bumps to manage flows; drainage channels around the perimeter prevent pooling. Regular patrols by hospital security ensure compliance and deter misuse.