If you are visiting Darlington, 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.
7 places to park for free in Darlington (2026)
Darlington is one of the largest towns in County Durham, with good connections to cities in the North of England, including Durham and York.
Whether you’re heading into town for a spot of retail therapy or heading out of the town on the train, there are plenty of places you can leave your car for free in Darlington.
You can park for free in Darlington on the following streets near to the town centre:
What to know about parking free in Darlington
When parking, please take into consideration:
- Be considerate – most free parking is on residential streets, so do not block driveways or exit routes
- Don’t double park or park near to corners/bends
Free car parks in Darlington
If you are looking for free car parks in Darlington, there are plenty of options available, from free all-day parking to the first 2 hours free and free evening parking.
Free from 6pm – 8am:
| Car Park | Free Parking |
| Abbott’s Yard Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Central House Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Commercial Street East Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Commercial Street West Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| East Street Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Feethams Multi Storey Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
Free on Sundays (8am – 6pm):
| Car Park | Spaces |
| Central House Car Park | 35 |
Free street parking in Darlington
You can park for free in Darlington at on-street parking bays on Sundays and from 6pm. These locations are all close to the town centre and include:
| On Street Parking Area | Free Parking |
| Barnard Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Beaumont Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Duke Street | 6pm – 8am |
| East Raby Street | 6pm – 8am |
| East Row | 6pm – 8am |
| Gladstone Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Grange Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Hargreave Terrace | 6pm – 8am |
| Horsemarket | 6pm – 8am |
| Kendrew Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Larchfield Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Napier Street | 6pm – 8am |
| North Lodge Terrace | 6pm – 8am |
| Northumberland Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Park Place | 6pm – 8am |
| Powlett Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Primrose Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Raby Street | 6pm – 8am |
| South Arden Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Victoria Embankment | 6pm – 8am |
| Victoria Road | 6pm – 8am |
| West Powlett Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Winston Street | 6pm – 8am |
Free disabled parking in Darlington
You can park for free for up to 2 hours in the following council run car parks in and around Darlington, all of which have dedicated Blue Badge spaces:
| Car Park | Blue Badge Spaces |
| Abbott’s Yard Car Park | 22 |
| Archer Street Car Park | 2 |
| Central House Car Park | 6 |
| Commercial Street East Car Park | 9 |
| Commercial Street West Car Park | 7 |
| East Street Car Park | 4 |
| Feethams Multi Storey Car Park | 33 |
| Garden Street Car Park | 2 |
| Kendrew Street East Car Park | 2 |
| Kendrew Street West Car Park | 6 |
| Park Lane Car Park | 6 |
| Park Place East Car Park | 4 |
| Park Place West Car Park | 6 |
| St Hilda’s Car Park | 4 |
| Town hall Blue Badge Car Park | 8 |
| Winston Street North Car Park | 4 |
| Winston Street South Car Park | 3 |
Free motorcycle parking in Darlington
Motorcycles can park free of charge in Darlington at council run car parks, providing they are parked in designated motorcycle bays. These car parks include:
| Car Park |
| Abbott’s Yard Car Park |
| Central House Car Park |
| Commercial Street West Car Park |
| East Street Car Park |
| Feethams Multi Storey Car Park |
| Garden Street Car Park |
| Park Place East Car Park |
| St Hilda’s Car Park |
| Winston Street North Car Park |
Permit parking in Darlington
If you are a resident of a parking zone in Darlington you can apply for a residents parking permit quickly and easily. In order to apply for a permit, you will need proof eligibility.
A residents parking permit costs around £40 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 Darlington:
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 10th, 2024