Official opening of new £15.5m Bridlington multi-storey car park

Bridlington’s brand-new multi-storey car park in Beck Hill has officially opened to the public. 

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has invested £15.5m to create the 426-space car park, between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road, and is pleased to announce the first hour of parking for all drivers will be free. 

Councillor Anne Handley, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, cut a ribbon and unveiled a plaque next to the striking new building to mark its official opening on Monday (9 November). 

The multi-storey car park has been designed to give a major boost to the town's economy, to support local businesses, relieve congestion and also forms a key part of the wider town centre regeneration. 

Built right in the heart of Bridlington, the car park aims to reduce the historic parking issue of cars circling round and round the one-way system looking for a parking space. 

Councillor Handley said: "This multi-storey car park marks a major investment in Bridlington and a milestone in the regeneration of this town, and I'm thrilled to be able to open it. 

"We hope by offering the first hour of parking for free, this will not only help local shoppers popping into the town centre for a quick stop but also boost trade for local businesses. 

"I want to thank the architects and the construction team for delivering a truly impressive and high-quality building for this town." 

The structure was designed on behalf of the council by architecture firm Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher and built by contractor HBC Construction. 

The exterior purposely reflects the coastal setting, taking inspiration from the ocean for its twisted fin cladding to create a wave effect. 

The structure will add a new feature to Bridlington’s evening skyline, with exterior lighting illuminating the design in a changing display of colours. 

A new pedestrian walkway through Sawmill Yard has also been created to access the car park on foot. 

The build was not straightforward and involved a diversion of the Gypsey Race, a chalk stream, and construction on a tight town centre site within a conservation area.  

Opening Times 

The car park’s operating hours are 7am until midnight, with the last entry permitted at midnight. It provides secure overnight parking. 

Parking spaces 

Total 426 

Standard 389 

Accessible 31 

Charging 6 electric vehicle charging points 

Charges 

The charging structure aims to support town centre business and encourage more visits from residents.  

Drivers using Bridlington’s new Beck Hill multi-storey car park will benefit from a free first hour. 

Pricing and tariffs: 

• First hour: Free for all drivers 

• Daytime (7am – 6pm): £1.70 per hour after the first free hour (maximum daily charge of £11) 

• Evening (6pm – Midnight): Capped flat rate of £2 
• Overnight (Midnight – 7am): Flat rate of £10 

Payment – By card only. At the pay station enter your registration number, tap or insert card to pay. 

Technology 

The car park useless ticketless ANPR technology and. It has been designed with security and convenience safety at the forefront. 

ANPR will pick up your number plate. The door with then open and you drive right in and park up. 

The technology allows for discounted parking via vouchers or digital QR codes. The council aims to develop this offer in conjunction with local business, for example offering discounted secure overnight parking to further support the visitor and nighttime economy. 

Entrances and exits 

Pedestrian exits designed in locations for optimum convenience.  

• One exits into a refurbished Sawmill Yard, taking pedestrians out into the heart of the town centre at the top of King Street. 

• A second takes you on to Hilderthorpe Road for access to Bridlington Spa and the harbour. 

• A third on to Beck Hill next to the vehicle entrance and exit.