Free validated parking for Sainsburys shoppers
Sainsburys Car Park is a large surface lot dedicated to supermarket customers and employees, with 250 bays including 12 disabled spaces nearest the store entrance. Entry is free, but a minimum spend of £5 in-store is required to avoid a £3 exit fee; validation is provided at checkout. LED floodlights on eight 10 m poles ensure full coverage after dark, and four CCTV cameras monitor all corners of the lot. The asphalt surface is sloped to conventional drainage, with grilles cleaned monthly; line markings are refreshed twice annually. Pedestrian access leads to the Sainsburys store (1 minute walk) and adjoining retail units on Vicarage Street. Two Type 2 EV charging bays are positioned near the entrance, provided by the supermarket chain and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekly litter clearance and leaf sweeping are conducted by store staff, and bollards protect pedestrian walkways near the retail entry.