Salisbury Coach Park reopens following delays

Salisbury Coach Park is to reopen to today (14 November 2024).

The site was originally closed in January and due to reopen in April. Delays, including a sewage leak and wet weather, pushed the reopening date back.

The site has undergone an extensive makeover by the Environment Agency as part of the River Park scheme. Coach passengers arriving in Salisbury city centre can now enjoy enhanced facilities and a more welcoming experience, says Wiltshire Council.

Located at Mill Stream Approach, the drop off coach park provides six coach spaces designated for drop off/pick up only. An additional ten spaces for coach layovers are available at the Layover Coach Park within the Central Car Park.

The reopening also sees the main footpaths through the Central Car Park area will reopen to the public.

The Coach Park makeover includes improved drainage, lighting, clear wayfinding and attractive landscaping, featuring the planting of native species of trees and shrubs. A small pocket park has been created south of the Elai Restaurant. An area with seating and an information board has been created close to the new foot bridge. The Coach Park toilet block now showcases a vibrant mural from local artist, Fred Fieber, which represents the ecology within the rivers local to Salisbury.

The Environment Agency will continue to have a presence in the Central Car Park over the coming months while final elements of the scheme and snagging issues are picked up. There will also be further seasonal works to be completed in spring 2025 to complete the final scheme.