Where to park in Penrith

Whether you’re planning a castle visit, hike, bike ride or stroll by the riverside, here’s a handy guide on where to park in Penrith.

  • All the below car parks are great for visiting the city centre…

  • Sandgate Car Park

1 hour- £1.30 2 hours £2, 4 hours £3.50, up to 10 hours £5.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

  • Bluebell Lane 

1 hour- £1.30 2 hours £2, 4 hours £3.50, up to 10 hours £5.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

  • Drovers Lane

1 hour- £1.30 2 hours £2, 4 hours £3.50, up to 10 hours £5.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

- Princes Street

1 hour- £1.30, 2 hours £2.10 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

-Mansion House 

1 hour- £1.30 2 hours £2, 4 hours £3.50, up to 10 hours £5.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

-Town Hall 

1 hour- £1.30 2 hours £2, 4 hours £3.50, up to 10 hours £5.00 Sundays and Bank Holidays £1.00, 6pm-8am- free

  • New Squares’ Multi-Storey Car Park

Situated next to Sainsbury’s at Penrith’s New Squares shopping development, this car park allows shoppers to park for free for up to 3 hours.

  • Penrith Railway Station Multi- Storey Car Park

Situated on Ullswater road, this car park is open 24/7 and charges £12 for the full day, allowing 20 minutes parking for free. Some on street parking is available on Ullswater road outside Castle Park too. This is a great spot for visiting Penrith Castle.

  • On Street Disc Parking

Disc Zones offer free, time-limited parking on some of Penrith’s streets. Discs are available in local shops and from on street locations. Hotels on main streets with limited parking often offer guests street discs.