Free visitor parking at Suffolk New College (term time)
Suffolk New College Visitors Carpark is a private surface lot reserved for college visitors and part-time students. It offers 60 marked bays including five disabled spaces adjacent to the main entrance. Operating hours are 7 am6 pm MondayFriday during term times; closed weekends and college holidays. A pay-and-display machine accepts coins and contactless payments; visitors must validate a free parking voucher at reception for stays under 2 hours. The tarmac surface is grooved for drainage and undergoes quarterly inspections; pothole repairs are completed within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures safe early-morning and evening access, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian routes. Pedestrian pathways lead directly to the college reception (1 minute walk) and to Rope Walk retail (3 minutes). No EV charging stations are installed; nearest public charger is at Tower Ramparts Car Park, a 10 minute walk away. Weekly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a professional environment.