Four hours of free parking set to end at Sussex leisure complex - This is when
Brighton Marina is set to end four hours of free visitor parking at its multi-storey car park.
APCOA has published a tariff starting at £1 for up to an hour, with a four-hour stay costing £4 and a ten-hour stay costing £10.
Stays of longer than ten hours, for a maximum of 24 hours, will cost £24.
A sign in the 1,500-space car park says the changes are ‘coming soon’. The marina has since confirmed that the new managed parking system will be implemented from Monday, November 16.
The tariff applies seven days a week.
A spokesperson for Brighton Marina told Sussex World: “We can confirm that a managed parking system is being introduced at Brighton Marina’s multi-storey car park.
“The introduction of a managed parking system will enable continued investment in the car park, helping to fund essential repairs, maintenance, and facility improvements.
"This investment is vital to ensure Brighton Marina remains an attractive and accessible destination for guests, while supporting the long-term success of the businesses and brand partners that operate here.
“Accessible parking bays are available in the multi-storey car park, providing convenient access to the Marina's shops, restaurants and leisure attractions. Parking charges will apply to accessible bays at the standard tariff rates.
“Once introduced, the tariffs will make Brighton Marina one of the most competitively priced car parks in the city. Free parking will remain available for berth holders and eligible site employees.”
A photo shared in the Brighton People Facebook group shows a sign advertising a new pay-on-exit system.
Some commenters said the charges could change where they spend their time.
“The parking is the only reason we go to the cinema there,” one wrote.
Another said: “I'll be going to Cineworld in Crawley from now on then.”
Others raised concerns about the layout of the car park.
“The spaces are too tight, the ramps up and down are too tight,” one commenter wrote.
Another said they would be comfortable with the change if prices were reasonable and drivers could stay longer than four hours.
According to a report on the Brighton and Hove News website, discussions are also said to be underway with the David Lloyd health club.
APCOA says its standard tariff applies to Blue Badge parking.
According to its website, Brighton Marina is the largest of its kind in the UK and has ‘plenty to do for all ages’, within ‘picturesque waterfront surroundings’. It boats a number of restaurants; a Wetherspoons public house; an eight screen Cineworld cinema; 26-lane recently refurbished bowling alley; glow in the dark golf; and casino.