If you do not have access to a device which can download the app or do not wish to create an account, you can also register using the APCOA connectLink opens in a new window website. You can pay either on arrival or up to 24 hours after the start of your parking session, (this is known as Late Pay).

You can decide on whether you wish to create an account for a quicker check out on your next visit, or to continue your parking payment without registering for an account.

Scan the QR code within the ScanPay signs using your mobile device for the most quick & convenient way to pay for your parking.

No app or account registration is required, allowing you to register and pay for your session quickly:

scanpay.apcoa.co.uk

Call 01895 262 122 and follow the instructions provided to book your parking session. Call costs will be dependent upon your Network Provider and your individual contract, please refer to your Network Providers pricing policy for any respective pricing tariffs.

If you opt in for a reminder or a confirmation SMS, Connect will charge at a rate of 10 pence per SMS sent to you in addition to the Network Provider fees. For further information please visit APCOA connect FAQsLink opens in a new window.

We have a payment machine within the Arts Centre which you can use to pay for parking by contactless or chip and pin payment. Simply visit the machine, enter your vehicle registration and enter the duration of stay.

In order to pay for parking using SMS, you must first register your payment details on the APCOA ConnectLink opens in a new window website. Once you have registered, to buy parking simply send an SMS message to 078 6000 6000 using the format:

park CVV Parking Code Location Code VRM

An example of this is as follows

• park is a keyword to let the service know you are parking your vehicle.

• CVV is your payment card's 3 or 4 digit security code (also known as a CV2 code).

• Parking Code is the code for the number or days, weeks etc. that you are parking your vehicle for e.g. 120 = 2 hours etc, 180 = 3 hours, 240 = 4 hours, 801 = 1 day (expires 8am the following day).

• Location Code is a 4-digit code that refers to the location, as displayed on the website and local signage. The location code for our general car parks is 2503. Please note this does not apply to the Sports & Wellness Hub car park which has it's own separate location code.

• VRM is your vehicle registration mark.

Call costs will be dependent upon your Network Provider and your individual contract, please refer to your Network Providers pricing policy for any respective pricing tariffs.

If you opt in for a reminder or a confirmation SMS, Connect will charge at a rate of 10 pence per SMS sent to you in addition to the Network Provider fees. For further information please visit APCOA connect FAQsLink opens in a new window.

To save needing to pay for parking on the day of the visit, visitors and other general users can pre-book parking in advance. Simply select which parking option you need from the weekday, weekend or evening options.

Then select the date you will park and for how long you will need the parking for. After you’ve filled in your details and your registration number, the charge will then be calculated and you can pay online in advance of your visit to us. For further information please visit the link below:

If you are a department who wish to pre-pay for your visitor parking, please complete the appropriate request form by clicking here