Short-stay central parking with accessible bays, pay-and-display, and quick walk to shops and café.
Union Street West Short Stay Car Park is a council-run surface facility located at Old Tannery Square, serving town centre shoppers and visitors. The lot features 50 sealed asphalt bays, including three accessible spaces adjacent to the pedestrian crossing leading to The Green Room café and retail outlets. Pay-and-display machines accept coins and contactless cards; tariffs are £1 per hour with a two-hour maximum stay to encourage turnover. High-efficiency LED bollard lights line pedestrian routes from dusk until 9:00 pm to ensure safe evening access. No CCTV is installed; however, local wardens conduct periodic patrols to enforce stay limits. Covered information boards display local bus timetables for services to Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, as well as community event listings. Pedestrian pathways link directly to the High Street retail area and bus station within a three-minute walk. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting of bay markers, pothole inspections, and litter clearance to maintain a tidy, shopper-friendly environment.