Let’s first talk about Birmingham and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid.
Birmingham is often referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom, and the first thing you will notice about it is its size. It is the UK’s second largest city, with a population of 1.1 million, though some argue that it is closer to 4 million if the urban population is included.
Birmingham, located in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom, claims to be the world’s first manufacturing city. It was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, which began in the mid-nineteenth century, and it became known as the “Black Country” due to the amount of coal burned in its steel plants. They were truly dreadful workplaces, and the smog turned everything black, hence the name. If you have seen the legendary Peaky Blinders series set in Birmingham, you will have a good idea of how it was. In terms of science, technology, and manufacturing, the industrial revolution truly revolutionized the world, and there is a network of canals around Birmingham that were used to transport the goods produced there.
Tennis was invented in Birmingham in the early 1860s by Harry Gem in Edgbaston, and Birmingham is home to the world’s oldest tennis club, the Lawn Tennis and Archery Society. The city is also well-known for its premier league football club, Aston Villa, which attracts millions of fans each year. The stadium at Villa Park seats 42,682 people.
Birmingham now has a diverse mix of cultures and ethnicities, including various religious minorities and a sizable LGBTQ+ community. Birmingham is not a place for the faint of heart: you can be yourself without fear of receiving strange looks.
Musically, Birmingham has always been and continues to be fascinating, with many different genres of music emerging from the city. After WWII, waves of Caribbean immigrants were invited to help out in the early 1950s. Their musical culture grew in popularity, eventually leading to the 1970s Two Tone Ska movement, which included Birmingham-based reggae bands Steel Pulse and UB40. In the 1960s, it was also the start of the heavy metal scene, with bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin exploding onto the world stage. Birmingham is also proud of its world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. There are also two massive international jazz festivals held each year. For more information, visit the Mostly Jazz Festival and the International Jazz Festival.
If music is not your thing and you want to hear some amazing socio-political Rasta poetry in the famous ‘Brummie’ accent, Benjamin Zephaniah is a must-listen.
Birmingham, in addition to poetry nights, has everything a truly international city has to offer, such as its own airport, multiple city centers, thousands of restaurants, bars, and clubs, museums, comedy nights, walking tours, two cathedrals, and much more. Obviously, as a tourist, you may encounter a variety of problems and obstacles when looking for suitable parking. We have made it simple for you at UKFreeParking.com by providing a comprehensive list of both free and paid options. Have a great time in Birmingham and do not worry about parking!
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Free Parking in Birmingham
Free, unrestricted residential street parking
Do you want to avoid parking in pay lots? You should absolutely think about free residential street parking. There are many great free options in Birmingham, and we have found them all and listed them below in order of distance from New Street Station in the city center, which will save you time. We have got you covered whether you are driving in from the north, east, south, or west, including postcodes. There are also various options depending on what you want to see on your way to your destination. Save yourself the stress, as well as the money spent on parking tickets or potential penalties, and park for free in Birmingham.
Obviously, when parking on residential streets, be extremely considerate of how and where you park, and keep noise to an absolute minimum, especially at night. We update this site on a regular basis, but you should double-check that no new parking restrictions have been imposed. Keep an eye out for street signs or notices written by locals. It is entirely up to you whether or not to park on a residential street.
North
If you are coming into Birmingham from the north, such as from Manchester or Stoke-on-Trent, you can walk right past St. Chad’s Cathedral and down onto the towpath along the canal to get a taste of the Peaky Blinders vibe. The North of Birmingham is not great for free parking, but we have found some excellent convenient residential parking options, which we have listed below.
- Attenborough Close B19 2QA – 1.2 miles
- Farm Street B19 2UE – 1.6 miles
- Hunters Vale B19 2XH – 1.7 miles
East
If you are driving in from the east, Coventry or Leicester have more free residential street parking options, and you can stop by the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum on your way to the centre. You will be crossing the canal again, and it is definitely worth checking out the newly developed towpath. It is a lovely stroll, and you can wave to the friendly narrowboaters as they pass by.
- Windsor Street South B7 4JD – 1.1 miles
- Barrack Street B7 4EU – 1.1 miles
- Camp Street B9 4SD – 1.6 miles
- Francis Street B7 4JU – 1.1 miles
- Chapman Road B10 9AP – 1.7 miles
- Witton Street B9 4LH – 1.3 miles
South
Are you coming from the southerly direction of Worcester or Cheltenham? There are numerous free residential parking spots within a 25-minute walk of the center. Walking up the towpath along the canal from Five Ways train station, straight through the wonderfully designed Moonlit Park, would be ideal if you are with your kids, or if you just need some peace on a park bench.
- Gough Road B15 2JG – 1.3 miles
- Balfour Street B12 9SY – 1.5 miles
- Pakenham Road B15 2LZ – 1.2 miles
- Wellington Road B15 2ET – 1.2 miles
- Summer Road B15 2BP – 1.1 miles
- Charlotte Road B15 2NG – 1.2 miles
West
If you are driving into Birmingham from Wolverhampton or Dudley in the west, you will find a plethora of fantastic free residential parking options. Again, peaceful walks along the canal’s towpath are available, and we recommend taking a stroll around the Edgbaston Reservoir. Because you will be walking right past it, why not stop by the Legoland Discovery Centre and the National Sealife Centre? The Gas Street Basin neighborhood is insanely cool, with tons of awesome cafes, restaurants, and bars along the canal.
- Springfield Street B18 7AU – 1.3 miles
- New Spring Street North B18 7LB – 1.5 miles
- Lansdowne Street B18 7EE – 1.8 miles
- Herne Close B18 7PS – 1.3 miles
- Wiggin Street B16 0AH – 1.9 miles
- Marroway Street B16 0AR – 1.9 miles
Free, unrestricted non-residential/light commercial street parking
Here are some excellent free parking options, all of which are measured from New Street Station. They are all within a 20-minute walk of the city center.
- Bridge Street West B19 2YT – 1.3 miles
- Hospital Street B19 3XA – 1.1 miles
- Cope Street B18 7AU – 1.2 miles
- Stour Street B18 7 AJ – 1.2 miles
- Summer Lane B19 3TH – 1 mile
- Bracebridge Street B6 4NE – 1.4 miles
- Moorsom Street B6 4NG – 1.3 miles
- Miller Street B6 4NF – 1.4 miles
- Allesley Street B6 4NF – 1.3 miles
- Frankfort Street B19 2YH – 1.3 miles
- Forster Street B7 4JD – 1.1 miles
- Haden Street B12 9DB – 1.5 miles
Overnight parking (after 7:30pm)
Because Birmingham City Council has many permit holder parking schemes, free parking options in the city center are extremely limited. You can park for free at the following locations only between 19:30 and 08:00. To avoid parking tickets, make sure you are punctual.
- Thorp Street B5 4AT – 0.2 miles
- Hurst Street B5 6NU – 0.3 miles
- Holiday Street B1 1SZ – 0.5 miles
Park and Ride Services (Tram and Railway Station)
- Hawthorns Park & Ride B71 4LQ – northwest of Birmingham
- Galton Bridge Station Park and Ride B66 1LW – northwest of Birmingham
- Lee Longlands B15 1AZ – central of Birmingham
- Selly Oak Station B29 6DP – south of Birmingham
- Acocks Green Station Car Park B27 6NQ – east of Birmingham
- Yardley Wood B28 0BY – south of Birmingham
- Kings Norton Station Car Park B38 8SN – south of Birmingham
- Chester Road Station Car Park B74 5JP – northeast of Birmingham
- Lea Hall Station Car Park B33 8JU – east of Birmingham
- Sandwell & Dudley Station Car Park B70 7JB – west of Birmingham
- Olton Shoppers Car Park B92 7AR – southeast of Birmingham
- Rowley Regis B65 0QN – west of Birmingham
- Wylde Green Station B73 5LA – north of Birmingham
- Northfield Station Car Park B31 2QJ – south of Birmingham
- Tame Bridge Parkway Station WS10 0LD – northwest of Birmingham
- Marston Green Station Car Park B37 7DL – east of Birmingham
- Whitlocks End Station B90 1PW – south of Birmingham
- Old Hill Station B64 6RJ – west of Birmingham
- Dudley Port Station Car Park DY4 7PP – northwest of Birmingham
Cheapest Paid Car Parks in the City Centre
If you want to get right into the heart of the city and do not want to walk, or simply do not want to waste time looking for free parking, we have compiled a comprehensive list of paid parking lots. This also provides you with the peace of mind that you have some extra security in case you have valuables in your car.
- Caroline Street Car Park B3 1UF – £1.00 for 2 hours
- China town parking B5 4TT – £1.50 for 2 hours
- Bath St Parking B4 6HL – £1.50 for 2 hours
- Henrietta St Car Park B19 3PS – £1.50 for 2 hours
- Northwood Street Car Park B3 1TH – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Holliday St ParkingB1 1SJ – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Livery Street Car Park B3 1TE – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Vesey street car park B4 6JU – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Dudley Street Car Park B5 4RU – £3.60 for 2 hours
Cheapest Paid Car Parks in the Suburbs
Here is a list of Birmingham’s cheapest paid parking options. If you are concerned about leaving your car on a random street, these are your options.
- Church Road Car Park B24 9BA – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Baker Street Car Park B21 9LP – £1.10 for 2 hours
- York Street Car Park B17 0HG – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Kings Heath, High Street car park B14 7JT – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Duchess Road Car Park B16 8JD – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Moseley Village Car Park B13 8HJ – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Herbert Austin Car Park B31 2NG – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Bewdley Avenue Car Park B12 8XA – £1.10 for 2 hours
- South Parade B72 1QY – £1.40 for 2 hours
- Hob Moor Rd Parking B26 1AY – £1.10 for 2 hours
- Duke Street Car Park B72 1QE – £1.40 for 2 hours
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