Start seasonal and event field parking

Visitors going to local events, beaches, markets, shows, sports fixtures and tourist spots.

A flat fee per car for the day or event, with higher takings on busy weekends and holidays. Many operators share income with the landowner or pay a fixed rent.

• Organising people and traffic safely
• Friendly, firm customer service
• Handling cash and card payments
• Planning around weather and event calendars

• Temporary use of land may be allowed for a limited number of days a year without full planning permission, but check the current rules with your council
• Public liability insurance is essential, so check with the insurer that outdoor event parking is covered
• Wet weather can leave fields muddy and unsafe, so have a plan for closing or using hard standing
• Safe traffic management on the road outside and a clear entrance and exit, so check with the council or highways authority if unsure
• Income depends heavily on weather and event dates, so expect uneven months
• Agree clearly with the landowner about damage, access and any tenancy or agricultural lease limits

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on your site, signage, how you mark out rows and how you take payments. These are estimates, so price up your own field or yard before opening.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on the weather, event dates and the season. These are estimates only, and income depends heavily on busy days, so expect uneven months.

Check the current rules with your council, as temporary use of land may be allowed for a limited number of days a year without full planning permission. Also check insurance covers outdoor event parking, road access and your agreement with the landowner.