Car park location
Claude Street,
Ipswich,
IP1 3HS
About this car park
| Car park type | Short stay Pay on foot Multi-storey |
| Spaces | 536 |
| -Blue Badge Bay(s) | 28 |
| -Electric vehicle (EV) charging bay(s) | 27 |
| -Motorcycle bay(s) | 17 |
| Maximum stay | 5 hours |
| Covered bicycle parking | ✓ |
| Vehicle weight limit | 3.5 tonnes GVW |
| Vehicle height limit | 2.2 metres |
- This car park is locked overnight with no access.
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EV charging bays are located on Ground Level, Level 2 and Level 4.
- The maximum stay is 5 hours if arriving before 2pm Monday to Friday or any time on Saturdays and Sundays. If arriving after 2pm Monday to Friday, then the maximum stay is until 8am the next day.
- Crown Car Park closes at 6:30pm Monday - Thursday. This means that no vehicles can enter after this time, but vehicles parked before 6:30pm can still exit the car park, provided they are parked on the exterior surface not within the multi-storey area. Please note that tariff hours still apply.
Long Stay Season Tickets
Businesses operating within a short distance of Crown Car Park can now purchase season tickets for your employees. Tickets are flexible, with entry from 7.30am Monday to Friday. The cost is less than £6 per day, costing £1,403 per year.
A waiting list will be in operation once spaces are filled. To secure your tickets or find out more, contact us today: permit.team@ipswich.gov.uk
Report a Lost, Damaged or Non-functional Season Ticket
To report a lost, damaged or non-functional season ticket click the button below. Please note that the button below will open in a new window.
Report a lost, damaged or non-functional season ticket
The usual opening hours are:
Monday - Friday – 07:00 – 23:30.
Download a map showing where the outside surface car park section of Crown Car Park is located (PDF)
Opening and tariff hours
| Day | Opening hours | Tariff hours |
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00am - 6:30pm* | 8:00am - 11:30pm |
| Friday - Saturday | 8:00am - 11:30pm | 8:00am - 11:30pm |
| Sunday | 8:30am - 6:30pm | 8:30am - 11:30pm |
| Bank Holidays | 8:30am - 6:00pm | 8:30am - 11:30pm |
Parking tariff
| Up to 1 hour | £1.60 |
| Up to 2 hours | £3.20 |
| Up to 3 hours | £4.80 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.40 |
| Up to 5 hours | £8.00 |
| Entry after 2pm for 2hrs+ | £2.70 (Mon - Fri) |
| Lost ticket fee | £15.00 |
| Maximum stay exceeded fee (Before 8am the next day) | £12.00 |
| Maximum stay exceeded fee (After 8am the next day) | £25.00 |
| Electric vehicle - charging only | FREE |
| Motorcycles | FREE |
- Electric vehicle charging is free but normal parking tariffs apply.
- Motorcycle bays can be accessed via Claude Street, not the main car park entrance.
- Blue badge holders can park for free for up to 3 hours if they are in a designated bay. Normal charges apply in other bays. A ticket must be obtained upon entry and validated by a member of staff before returning to your car and driving out of the car park. To alert a member of staff that you need a ticket validated, please press the assistance button on one of the payment machines. You must clearly display your Blue Badge in your vehicle on your dashboard.
Payment options
| Contactless | ✓ |
| Card | ✓ |
| Cash | ✓ |
Park Mark®
Crown car park has safer parking status.
