Private Hythe parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and walkable access to sports village.
Total Car Park Mersea Road is a privately run surface facility serving the Hythe area and University of Essex sports village. The site offers 150 sealed asphalt bays, including eight accessible spaces located adjacent to the pedestrian crossing leading to the waterfront and sports facilities. Access is unrestricted; pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards, with tariffs of £1.20 per hour and a daily cap of £6. High-efficiency LED floodlights illuminate all aisles from dusk until midnight, and a network of six CCTV cameras monitors entrances, exits, and accessible bays. Covered pedestrian walkways link directly to the waterfront path, the sports village, and local pubs within a three-minute walk. Covered signage displays bus timetables for services to the town centre, as well as waterfront attraction listings. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, pothole repairs, and litter clearance to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.