FREE Parking this Christmas
From Wednesday 11 December to Tuesday 24 December (inc.), the free parking period on our town centre car parks has been extended.
Get 3 hours free parking on all our town centre car parks, except the Flat Iron car park which will be 2 hours free parking.
A time of arrival ticket is required, and maximum stay periods still apply
Please note to facilitate Winter Wonderland, the smaller part of Cleveland Street car park will be closed from Tuesday 3 December, and will reopen on Friday 10 January.
We are responsible for council owned car parks with over 1200 car park spaces near the town centre. All our car parks are situated within easy walking distance of the town centre with most of them offering free and low cost parking.
View map of town centre car parks
Blue badge holders are welcome on all our car parks. In addition to designated disabled spaces, all holders of official disabled permits may park in our other car parks for up to 4 hours free in any space throughout the car park. (except Flat Iron where it is a maximum stay of 2 hours) View more information on disabled parking.
Motorcycles are exempt from charges on all car parks where motorcycle parking is available. We have allocated motorcycle parking available on Flat Iron, Friday Street, Cleveland Street , West Street and Fleet Street long stay car park..
We also offer the option to pay by phone app. View information on how to pay for parking online.
If you wish to park overnight and will not be able to collect your car until after 8am when the tariffs start. Please take advantage of the pay by app and book a virtual free or paid for ticket to give you some extra time. You can book 1 week in advance from the comfort of your own home.