Town-centre parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and direct walk to station and Priory Quarter.
Priory Street Car Park is a council-managed surface lot located off Priory Street in central Colchester, adjacent to the historic Priory Quarter and Colchester Train Station. The facility offers 120 sealed asphalt bays, including eight accessible spaces positioned near the pedestrian walkway to St Johns Church. Pay-and-display machines accept coins, contactless cards, and mobile payments; tariffs are £1.50 per hour with a four-hour maximum stay, and a daily cap of £8. High-intensity LED lampposts provide illumination from dusk until midnight, and five CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and accessible bays for security. Covered information boards at the entrance display heritage trail guides, bus and train schedules, and local event listings. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the railway station, the Colchester Zoo shuttle stop, and the towns castle within a five-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter removal to maintain a safe, well-kept environment for shoppers and tourists.