Car park location
Upper Barclay Street
Ipswich
IP4 1HU
What car park spaces are available now?
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About this car park
| Car park type | Short stay Pay & Display Surface |
| Spaces | 54 |
| Blue badge bay(s) | 2 |
| Dual EV/ Blue badge bay(s) | 1 |
| EV charging bay(s) | 2 |
| Motorcycle bay(s) | 4 |
| Maximum stay | 5 hours (except when purchasing a £2.70 after 2pm stay) |
| Vehicle weight limit | 3.5 tonnes GVW |
Opening and tariff hours
| Day | Opening hours | Tariff hours |
| Monday - Sunday | 24/7 | 8am - 10pm |
Prices to park
| Up to 1 hour | £1.60 |
| Up to 2 hour | £3.20 |
| Up to 3 hour | £4.80 |
| Up to 4 hour | £6.40 |
| Up to 5 hour | £8.00 |
| Arrive after 2pm for 2hrs+ | £2.70 (Mon - Fri) |
| Arrive after 10pm | FREE |
| Electric vehicles - charging only | Charges apply |
| Motorcycles | FREE |
Charge Up at Upper Orwell Street North Car Park – EV Charging now available!
We’re making it easier than ever to stay powered up while you park! Upper Orwell Street North Park now offers brand-new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, so you can top up your battery while you go about your day.
Why choose Upper Orwell Street North Car Park for EV charging?
- Convenient and Fast: Plug in and pay with contactless at the charging point.
- Park + Charge: with MiPermit view the Park + Charge information.
- Important: If paying for Electric Vehicle Charging with a contactless payment card at the EV Vehicle Charger, it is important to ensure that the parking charge is also paid for your stay, for the whole of the time the vehicle is parked within the car park.
- Transparent Costs: Check your electric usage right at the charger. The Price is £0.39 per kWh.
- Simple Parking: Standard parking charges still apply and can be paid at our on-site payment machines.
- Drive Green, Park Smart: By charging your EV with us, you’re helping reduce emissions and supporting a cleaner, more sustainable future for our community.
Go green, stay charged, and enjoy hassle-free parking with us.
Your journey starts fully powered at Upper Orwell Street North Car Park!
If you need any help with these EV Chargers, please contact the 24/7 Helpline number 0808 186 1851 to connect to an adviser who will help you with any queries in regard to EV Charging.
More information on ev parking.
- Blue badge holders can park for free for up to 3 hours, if they are displaying their badge and time clock. Blue badge holders can park in any bay. To extend free parking beyond 3 hours, an additional stay must be purchased (not in excess of the maximum stay period)
- Motorcycle parking is free in designated bays. Normal tariff applies in other bays.
Payment options
| Contactless | ✓ |
| Card | ✓ |
| MiPermit mobile app | ✓ |
| Cash | ✓ |
What is MiPermit?
MiPermit is a cashless parking system which is already used by over 2 million customers. For more information, visit MiPermit or download the MiPermit app. A convenience fee is payable when using MiPermit. You are able to pay for a stay by phone 0345 505 1155.