If you are visiting Cirencester either for a day of shopping or to meet up with friends or family, we will show you where to park without restrictions.
5 places to park for free in Cirencester (2026)
You can park for free in Cirencester on the following streets near to the town centre:
What to know about parking free in Cirencester
When parking, please take into consideration:
- Be considerate – most free parking is on residential streets, so do not block driveways or exit routes
- Ensure there is enough space for larger vehicles to pass, especially if you park in a residential area
Cheap Parking in Cirencester
If you don’t want to leave your car at one of our suggested free parking spots, there is cheap parking available in Cirencester from just £4 per day and these spaces are available to book in advance.
Free car parks in Cirencester
On weekends, you can park for free at Cotswold District Council Offices, Trinity Road GL7 1PX and at St James Place Headquarters, Tetbury Road, GL7 1FP.
Other car parks in Cirencester offers free parking between 6pm and 8am Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. These car parks include:
| Car Park | Spaces | Free Parking |
| Abbey Grounds Car Park | 94 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Cotswold District Council Offices | Unknown | Weekends |
| Beeches Car Park | 142 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Old Station Car Park | 148 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Sheep Street Car Park | 102 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| St James Place Headquarters | Unknown | Weekends |
| Waterloo Car Park | 235 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
Free on-street parking in Cirencester
There are two on street parking locations in Cirencester that offer free parking between 6pm and 8am. These locations are Market Place and Castle Street.
Both of these on-street parking locations are located in the town centre, so close to all of the shops and restaurants.
Free overnight parking in Cirencester
There are several council run car parks that allow you to park for free between 6pm and 8am in Chichester. These car parks include:
| Car Park | Spaces | Free Parking |
| Abbey Grounds Car Park | 94 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Beeches Car Park | 142 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Brewery Car Park | 288 | 3pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Forum Car Park | 179 | 3pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Leisure Centre Car Park | 104 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Old Station Car Park | 148 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Sheep Street Car Park | 102 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
| Waterloo Car Park | 235 | 6pm – 8am & all day Sunday |
Free motorcycle parking in Cirencester
Motorcycles and mopeds are permitted to park free of charge in the following car parks in and around Cirencester, providing you use the dedicated bays:
| Car Park | Postcode |
| Brewery Car Park | GL7 1JH |
| Forum Car Park | GL7 1LW |
| Old Station Car Park | GL7 1US |
Free disabled parking in Cirencester
If you are a Blue Badge holder, you can park for free for the maximum duration stated at the car park at the following car parks in and around Cirencester:
| Car Park | Disabled Spaces |
| Abbey Grounds Car Park | 2 |
| Beeches Car Park | 3 |
| Brewery Car Park | 6 |
| Forum Car Park | 12 |
| Leisure Centre Car Park | 4 |
| Old Station Car Park | 2 |
| Sheep Street Car Park | 6 |
| Trinity Road Car Park | 2 |
| Waterloo Car Park | 2 |
Coach parking in Cirencester
If you are travelling to Cirencester by coach, you can park for free at nearby Stow on the Wold which is less than 20 miles away.
Motorhomes are permitted to park in Maugersbury Road car park, providing they use a coach space and pay the tariff.
| Car Park | Charges |
| Maugersbury Road, Stow-on-the-Wold, GL54 1AQ | 30 minutes – 80p 1 hour – £1.70 2 hours – £3.00 3 hours – £3.90 4 hours – £5.30 10 hours – £7.90 |
Permit parking in Cirencester
If you are a resident of a restricted parking zone in Cirencester, you can apply for a residents parking permit, which allows you to park your car on any street in that zone.
Residents permits cost from £30 for 12 months depending on the street you reside. In order to apply for a permit, you will need proof of residence and proof of vehicle.
Visitor passes can also be purchased but limited to 50 per year.
Other towns and cities nearby
If you’re visiting the area for a short trip or just looking for things to do nearby, you can explore these towns and cities that are near to Cirencester:
About the Author
Hi, my name is Amber and I’m here to help find you suitable free parking in towns and cities across the UK.
When I visit new towns and cities, I always take note of where you can (legally) park for free, whether this be on-street parking bays or council run car parks, which offer free parking during certain hours of the day.
Although I take every effort to ensure this information is up to date and correct, if you notice an issue, please get in touch so I can rectify it for everyone.
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Information was last updated on January 8th, 2024