If you are visiting Lancaster, 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.
3 places to park for free in Lancaster 2026
You can park for free in Lancaster on the following streets near to the city centre:
What to know about parking free in Lancaster
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
Cheapest all-day parking in Lancaster
We found the cheapest car park in Lancaster to be Lancaster City FC Car Park, which can be pre-booked.
You book this car park all day (9am – 5pm) for just £4, so it’s a great option for commuters or those visiting Lancaster for the full day.
Cheapest monthly parking in Lancaster
We found the cheapest car park for monthly parking in Lancaster to be Lancaster City FC Car Park, which costs £50 per month, making it ideal for commuters.
You can use this car park 7 days a week, including overnight, and leave and re-enter the car park as many times as you need to, but you must pre-book this car park.
Free street parking in Lancaster
You can park for free in Lancaster at on-street parking bays on Sundays and between 6pm and 8am. These locations are all close to the town centre and include:
| On Street Parking Area | Free Parking |
| Castle Hill | 6pm – 8am |
| Church Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Dalton Square | 6pm – 8am |
| Friar Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Marton Street | 6pm – 8am |
| New Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Penny Street | 6pm – 8am |
| George Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Quarry Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Robert Street | 6pm – 8am |
| High Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Phoenix Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Queen Street | 6pm – 8am |
| St Mary’s Parade | 6pm – 8am |
Free overnight parking in Lancaster
You can park for free in Lancaster between 6pm and 8am at on-street parking locations or just a £2 flat fee at council car parks near to the town centre.
On-street parking locations:
| On Street Parking Area | £2 evening parking |
| Castle Hill | 6pm – 8am |
| Church Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Dalton Square | 6pm – 8am |
| Friar Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Marton Street | 6pm – 8am |
| New Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Penny Street | 6pm – 8am |
| George Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Quarry Road | 6pm – 8am |
| Robert Street | 6pm – 8am |
| High Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Phoenix Street | 6pm – 8am |
| Queen Street | 6pm – 8am |
| St Mary’s Parade | 6pm – 8am |
Car parks include:
| Car Park | £2 Overnight Parking |
| St George’s Quay Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Nelson Street Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Lucy Street Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
| Wood Street Car Park | 6pm – 8am |
Free disabled parking in Lancaster
If you are a Blue Badge holder, you can park for free in council run car parks in Lancaster, all of which are close to the town centre:
| Car Park | Blue Badge Spaces |
| Wood Street car park | 1 |
| St Nicholas Arcades car park | 18 |
| Spring Garden Street car park | 1 |
| Marketgate Shopping Centre car park | 5 |
| Nelson Street car park | 7 |
| Moor Mills 1 car park | 4 |
| Auction Mart car park | 9 |
| Kendrew Street West Car Park | 6 |
Free motorcycle parking in Lancaster
Motorcycles can park free of charge in Lancaster at council run car parks and are entitled to park in any space except a disabled bay. These car parks include:
| Car Park |
| Wood Street car park |
| St Nicholas Arcades car park |
| Spring Garden Street car park |
| Marketgate Shopping Centre car park |
| Nelson Street car park |
| Moor Mills 1 car park |
| Auction Mart car park |
| Kendrew Street West Car Park |
If you would prefer to park in a secure motorcycle bay, there are facilities at both Cable Street car park and Library car park.
There is also a private run car parks in Lancaster that offers free motorcycle parking. This can be found at Marketgate Shopping Centre Car Park.
Motorhome parking in Lancaster
If you are visiting Lancaster by motorhome, you can park in council run car parks around the town that don’t have a height limit:
| Car Park |
| Upper St Leonardgate Car Park |
| Edward Street Car Park |
If you choose to park in one of these car parks, regular parking charges will apply.
Permit parking in Lancaster
If you are a resident of a parking zone in Lancaster 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 £25 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 Lancaster:
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 10th, 2024