Bold Lane

Competing car parks in the area are cheaper and closer to the main shopping centre but Bold Lane is still frequently used by shoppers.

It was donated to the city by Temperance Union activist Mary Shuttleworth, widow of lace magnate Henry Boden.

[6] In the 1990s, the car park became a haven for beggars and gained a reputation as a venue for various anti-social behaviours – in 1997, there were 161 reported cases of criminal activities including drug abuse and muggings.

[3] Also in 1997, Derby City Council contracted with Parksafe Systems to run the car park as a partnership, in an attempt to turn around the worsening problems.

In a study published by science magazine BBC Focus in February 2003, the building was listed as one of the ten "most secure places in the world", alongside Air Force One, Area 51, and Fort Knox.

Following one customer complaint about a small scratch, foam barriers were placed between the parking bays to prevent doors opening into neighbouring vehicles.