£15.5m Bridlington Multi-Storey Car Park Opens With Free First Hour Parking

Thursday 12th November 2026

By Bridlington Gold Radio Editor

A major new addition to Bridlington's town centre has officially opened, as East Riding of Yorkshire Council unveiled the town's £15.5 million Beck Hill multi-storey car park.

The new facility, located between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road, provides 426 parking spaces and has been designed to support local businesses, reduce congestion and play a key role in the ongoing regeneration of the town centre.

Views of the new multi-storey car park. 

The official opening took place on Monday, 9th November, when Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, cut a ceremonial ribbon and unveiled a commemorative plaque beside the striking new building.

One of the headline features of the new facility is that the first hour of parking will be free for all drivers, a move the council hopes will encourage more visitors to shop, dine and spend time in the town centre.

Councillor Handley said the scheme represented a significant investment in Bridlington's future.

She 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."

The car park has been built in the heart of Bridlington and is intended to help address long-standing parking pressures by reducing the number of motorists travelling around the town's one-way system searching for spaces.

Designed by architects Carey Jones Chapman Tolcher and constructed by HBC Construction, the building reflects Bridlington's coastal location through its distinctive twisted fin cladding, creating the appearance of ocean waves across the exterior.

At night, the structure will become a prominent feature on the skyline thanks to a colour-changing lighting display that highlights the building's unique design.

The project also includes a new pedestrian route through Sawmill Yard, improving access between the car park and the town centre.

Construction presented several engineering challenges, including the diversion of the Gypsey Race chalk stream and development within a constrained conservation area site.

Parking Charges

Drivers will benefit from:

• First hour free
• £1.70 per hour from 7am to 6pm after the free hour
• Maximum daytime charge of £11
• Flat evening rate of £2 from 6pm until midnight
• Overnight parking from midnight until 7am for £10

Payments are card-only and use a ticketless system linked to vehicle registration numbers.

Modern Technology

The new facility uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology, allowing vehicles to enter and exit without traditional tickets.

The council says the technology will also support future discount schemes and promotional parking offers through vouchers and QR codes, potentially helping local businesses and supporting Bridlington's visitor and evening economy.

Pedestrians can leave the car park via three access points, leading to Sawmill Yard and King Street, Hilderthorpe Road for Bridlington Spa and the harbour, or Beck Hill itself.

The opening marks another significant milestone in the wider regeneration of Bridlington town centre, with council leaders hoping the investment will improve accessibility, increase visitor numbers and provide a boost for local trade.