If you are visiting Bradford, you can park for free near to the city centre without restrictions.
Whether you are visiting with the family or you are heading out for a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants, parking for free is stress free and convenient.
6 places to park for free in Bradford 2026
Bradford is a busy city when it comes to driving around – with a plethora of one way systems and traffic restrictions, not to mention the recently introduced Clean Air Zone, the council don’t make it easy for you to get about.
Whilst parking is actually relatively low cost in Bradford, it is the stress of driving in the city centre that most people are looking to avoid.
Whether you are enjoying a show at the Alhambra Theatre or just a spot of retail therapy, there’s plenty of free parking spots in Bradford so you can avoid driving in the city centre.
You can park for free in Bradford on the following streets near to the city centre:
What to know about parking free in Bradford
When parking, please take into consideration:
- Be considerate – most free parking is on residential streets, so do not block driveways or exit routes
- If you are parking for an event, give yourself plenty of time to get there as spaces will fill up quickly.
Free car parks in Bradford
You can park for free in Bradford all day on Sundays and Bank Holidays at the following public car parks:
| Car Park | Free Parking |
| Pine Street Car Park | Sundays and Bank Holidays |
| Westgate Car Park | 3pm – 7am and Bank Holidays |
| Wigan Street Car Park | 6pm – 8am, Sundays and Bank Holidays |
Free street parking in Bradford
You can park for free in Bradford at on-street parking bays on Sundays and from 6pm (some locations are 8pm onwards). These locations are all close to the city centre and include:
| On Street Parking Area | Free Parking |
| Edward Street | 6pm – 8am and Sundays |
| Snowden Street | 6pm – 8am and Sundays |
| Thornton Road | 6pm – 8am and Sundays |
Overnight parking in Bradford
You can park for free in Bradford from 6pm on an evening (some locations are from 6pm, 8pm or midnight) at on-street parking locations near to the city centre. These areas include:
| On Street Parking Area | Free Parking |
| City Centre | 12am – 8am |
| Canal Road, Mill Street, Bolton Road | 12am – 8am |
| Edward Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Filey Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Snowden Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Thornton Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Little Germany | 8pm – 8am |
Free disabled parking in Bradford
If you are a Blue Badge holder, you can park for free in Bradford at limited wait time bays, disabled parking bays, council run car parks and single or double yellow lines, providing you do not cause an obstruction.
If you’re unsure, you can check the restrictions before you arrive.
| Car Park |
| Burnett Street Car Park |
| Central Library Car Park |
| Crown Court Car Park |
| Jacob’s Well Car Park |
| Radwell Drive Car Park |
| Raphael House Car Park |
| Rawson Road Car Park |
| Sharpe Street Car Park |
| Simes Street Car Park |
| Pine Street Car Park |
| St Thomas Road Car Park |
| Vicar Lane Car Park |
| Westgate Car Park |
| Wigan Street Car Park |
| On Street Parking Area |
| City Centre |
| Canal Road, Mill Street, Bolton Road |
| Edward Street |
| Filey Street |
| Snowden Street |
| Thornton Road |
| Little Germany |
Free motorcycle parking in Bradford
Motorcycles can park free of charge in Bradford at council run car parks, providing they are parked in designated motorcycle bays.
These car parks include:
| Car Park | Motorcycle Bays |
| Crown Court Car Park | 5 |
| Central Library Car Park | 1 |
| Westgate Car Park | 4 |
Motorcycles can also park free of charge at pay and display on-street parking bays across the city, but must park square on at the end of the bay.
| On Street Parking Area |
| City Centre |
| Canal Road, Mill Street, Bolton Road |
| Edward Street |
| Filey Street |
| Snowden Street |
| Thornton Road |
| Little Germany |
Permit parking in Bradford
If you are a resident of a parking zone in Bradford or you need to arrange a business permit, you can apply online quickly and easily.
In order to apply for a permit, you will need proof eligibility.
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 Bradford:
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.
Amber
Information was last updated on January 8th, 2024