With the summer tourist season getting into full swing, more parking spaces are now available in Berwick. 
 

At the Quayside car park by The Chandlery, the former 36-space car park has more than doubled in size with a total of 85 spaces including 6 disabled bays.  
 

The works involved redeveloping an adjoining ‘brown field’ site to enable the existing parking area to be significantly expanded, with new surfacing, drainage and refurbishment of a section of wall between the upper and lower car parks which had to be partially dismantled and rebuilt.  

New low railings were also fitted around the new perimeter, leaving the existing coastal path intact.  
 

The newly-expanded carpark is also free to park in, with some bays suitable for motorhomes. 
 

Councillor John Riddle, Cabinet Member for Local Services, said: “Creating extra parking in all our towns can be a challenge but it’s great to have this major expansion of the Quayside carpark. 
 

“We’re looking forward to another busy summer season for towns like Berwick and these new spaces will be of great benefit to both visitors and local residents.” 
 

Berwick North County Councillor Catherine Seymour said: “with increasing visitors and acute shortage of parking in the town, these extra car spaces will be of benefit to residents, businesses, tourism and the economy of Berwick.”