Secure multi-level parking with ANPR, accessible bays, and direct campus and waterfront access.
Upper Orwell Street North Car Park is a council-operated multi-level facility located on Upper Barclay Street, serving the waterfront and university precinct. The lot provides 280 sealed concrete bays across three levels, including 12 accessible spaces on Level 1 adjacent to the elevators for step-free access. Entry and exit are managed via ANPR cameras; pay-on-foot machines accept coins, notes, and contactless cards. Tariffs are £2.50 for the first hour, £1.75 for each subsequent hour, capped at £12 per 24 hours, with a flat evening rate of £4 after 6:00 pm. High-intensity LED lampposts illuminate each level from dusk until dawn, and a network of 10 CCTV cameras provides 24/7 surveillance coverage. Covered pedestrian bridges on Level 2 connect directly to the University of Suffolk campus and student union within a three-minute walk. Covered information boards display bus timetables for services to the town centre, event listings at the nearby Waterfront Theatre, and bike share docking station locations. Monthly maintenance includes line repainting, structural inspections, and deep cleaning of each level to maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.