The car park on Beck Hill has finally closed on Friday 25 April in anticipation of a major new scheme to build a multi-storey car park in Bridlington’s town centre.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to invest £15.5m in the creation of a new 426-space car park in the heart of the town centre.
Construction work is due to begin in imminently and the site is due to open a year later, in spring 2026.
The site is owned by the Bridlington charitable organisation The Lords Feoffees.
A statement from ERYC says: “The high-quality development is set to enhance accessibility, support local businesses, and drive forward the wider regeneration of Bridlington with the aim of generating around £35m for the town’s economy.
“The scheme marks a significant step forward in the council’s commitment to revitalising Bridlington and supporting its future growth.
“The long-awaited new facility in Beck Hill, between Manor Street and Hilderthorpe Road, will provide modern, secure, and convenient parking for residents, visitors, and businesses, helping to ease congestion, improve the appeal and support the rejuvenation of the town centre.”
The new multi-storey car park will be owned and operated by the council and continues the regeneration of Bridlington with the recently landscaped Gypsey Race Park, along Hilderthorpe Road.
The statement added: “The plan has received overwhelming support from local businesses and residents.
“The council has worked closely with local stakeholders, including the Lords Feoffees and businesses groups, to ensure the project meets the needs of the town.
“The building aims to boost the number of parking spaces in Bridlington and enable drivers to park as close as possible to the town centre, increasing the number of visitors and supporting local businesses.
“As well as offering better and more convenient access to the town centre and the harbour, including Bridlington Spa, the site will offer secure night-time parking and attract people to the town centre in the evening, promoting the area’s night-time economy and overnight stays.
“The design consists of a series of vertical twisted fins on its exterior to create the impression of a wave in order to reflect the coastal setting.”
