Parking in Suffolk: quick guide

Q: Where to park in Ipswich?

Use Crown/Regent for the theatre and central shopping, or Duke Street for the Waterfront. Always check live tariffs on the official site.

Q: Where to park in Southwold?

The Pier car park is best for the beach huts and pier. For High Street and lighthouse, try town car parks around South Green.

Q: Where to park in Aldeburgh?

Moot Hall/High Street for central access; Fort Green/North End for quieter beach stretches. Check seasonal rates.

Town centre and seafront parking tips for the busiest Suffolk spots, with official links for live tariffs and restrictions. Pair this with our Explore Suffolk map filters for Parking and Toilets.

Always check the linked pages for current rates, season tickets, EV bays and height limits. Summer and event days can be busy—arrive early or consider park & walk options.

Map: Parking & public toilets

Markers are indicative; check signage on arrival. Facilities can change seasonally.

Where to park in Ipswich

Crown/Regent Car Park (central) – Good for Regent Theatre & shops. Official info
Waterfront & Duke St – For marina/University Quarter. Official info

Where to park in Bury St Edmunds

Ram Meadow – Large car park, 5–10 mins to Abbey Gardens. Official info
Parkway / Arc – For shopping, The Apex & town centre. Official info

Where to park in Southwold

Pier Car Park – Best for pier & north beach huts. Official info
South Green / Town – For High St & lighthouse. Official info

Where to park in Aldeburgh

Moot Hall / High Street – Central for shops & beach. Official info
Fort Green / North End – Quieter beach access. Official info

Where to park in Felixstowe

Sea Road – For amusements & pier. Official info
Spa Pavilion / Cliff Gardens – Promenade & gardens. Official info

Where to park in Woodbridge

Station / Quay Street – For river walks and town centre. Official info
Theatre Street – Handy for shops and Thoroughfare. Official info

Where to park in Lowestoft

Royal Green / South Beach – Seafront and pier access. Official info
Battery Green – Town centre shopping. Official info

Where to park in Framlingham

Riverside / Fore Street – For castle and market hill. Official info
Castle Keep area – Closest to Framlingham Castle. Official info

Where to park in Stowmarket

Iliffe Way / Asda – Town centre and shops. Official info
Ipswich Street car parks – For museum and centre. Official info

Helpful tips

In hotspots (Southwold, Aldeburgh) aim for mornings; consider a back‑up car park.
Check for EV bays and height restrictions if driving a van.
Use Explore Suffolk and toggle Parking and Toilets for an at‑a‑glance map.
Blue Badge holders—check council pages for concessions and bay locations.