Free daytime parking near town centre shops and canal
Windsor Street Car Park is a free council-operated gravel and tarmac lot situated off Windsor Street, serving Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre. The facility accommodates approximately 50 marked bays, including three Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the main entrance. It is open from dawn until dusk; no pay-and-display machines are installed, but signage warns against overstays beyond designated hours. There is no lighting or CCTV, so daytime use is recommended. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the local retail strip (0.05 km), the Kings Arms pub (0.1 km), and the canal towpath (0.3 km). Benches and a cycle rack (10 spaces) are located near the lot entrance. Seasonal street fairs reduce capacity by 20; drivers are directed to alternative lots via temporary signage. Maintenance crews clear litter weekly and trim surrounding vegetation quarterly.