Sheepen Road Car Park is a council-operated surface lot situated off Sheepen Road, serving visitors to Colchester Zoo East and local industrial estate. The lot provides 80 sealed asphalt bays, including four accessible spaces positioned nearest the marked pedestrian crossing leading to the Zoos East Gate entrance. Pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards; tariffs are £1 per hour with a daily cap of £6 during zoo opening hours (9:00 am6:00 pm), and free after 6:00 pm. High-lumen LED lampposts illuminate all aisles from dusk until 11:00 pm, and two CCTV cameras monitor entrances, exits, and accessible bays for security. Covered information boards display zoo opening hours, local bus timetables for services to Colchester town centre, and handed out promotional leaflets for nearby attractions. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the zoo entrance within a two-minute walk and industrial units within a five-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to maintain a tidy, safe environment for families and staff.
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