Central parking near Biddulph Wharf and canal walks
Wharf Road Car Park is a council-operated surface lot on Wharf Road, serving Biddulph town centre and canal-side attractions. The facility provides 50 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces and one motorcycle bay near the entrance. It operates 24 hours; pay-and-display charges of £1.00 per hour (capped at £4.00 per day) apply MondaySaturday from 8 am to 6 pm via machines accepting coins and contactless. LED lamp posts ensure illumination until midnight, and CCTV cameras cover all entrances. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the Biddulph Wharf Pub (0.05 km), canal towpath (0.1 km), and local shops. Two 7 kW EV chargers are located at the lots northwest corner, billed via a QR code. Seasonal canal festivals reduce capacity by 15; temporary signage directs drivers to alternative lots on Brookhouse Road (0.4 km). Weekly maintenance includes bay repainting and litter clearance.