Let’s first talk about Nottingham and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid.
Visiting Nottingham
Nottingham is a city in the East Midlands located on the Trent River’s lower valley. Natural beauty surrounds it, including Sherwood Forest to the north. It’s most well-known for the legend of Robin Hood, the folk hero who stole from the rich to help the poor.
Nottingham Castle was built in 1068, and the city grew around it over the centuries. Nottingham became a major textile manufacturer, particularly in lace-making, during the Industrial Revolution. This industry declined after WWII, but many original industrial buildings still exist and have been restored or repurposed.
Nottingham’s history is immediately apparent, with architecture ranging from Gothic Revival to Georgian and Victorian styles. The tram system, which was shut down in 1936, was restored in 2004, giving the city a charming feel. The National Justice Museum, Industrial Museum, and Greens Windmill & Science Centre are just a few of the museums that document the city’s history.
Nottingham now has a population of around 330,000 people, including 62,000 students at the city’s three universities. Every year, an estimated 36 million people visit the city.
Nottingham’s culture is also thriving, with many theaters and entertainment venues such as the Albert Hall, Rock City, and Nottingham Arena. Several well-known British actors have come from the city, including Lennie James and Vicky McClure. Nottingham has its own Philharmonic and Symphony orchestras, as well as an active classical music scene. There is also a thriving hip-hop scene, and the music festival Splendour in Wollaton Park is well-known. Pride, Robin Hood Live, Asian Mela, and the Goose Fair are also annual events in Nottingham.
Nottingham was named the ‘home of English sport‘ in 2015. It is home to major sports facilities such as the National Ice Centre, Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre, and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. Nottingham County (the world’s oldest professional football club) and Nottingham Forest are also based in the city.
Now let’s explore, where we can find Free and Paid Parking Spaces in Nottingham!
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Free and Paid Parking in Nottingham
Free, Unrestricted, Residential Street Parking
If you know where to look, you can find unrestricted parking on many residential streets in Nottingham. Fortunately, we’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list of streets below, organized by direction from central Nottingham. There are also postcodes for these streets as well as walking distances to the city center.
If you choose to use this information, the usual rules for on-street parking will apply. Maintain clear driveways and entrances, and never park on double-yellow lines. Remember that parking on a public street is at your own risk, and keep an eye out for any signage restricting parking hours. Keep noise to a minimum, especially later on, out of respect for those who live and work nearby.
North
Parking in Nottingham’s north will put you close to the Nottingham City Hospital. The walk into town will take you past Nottingham Trent University, Forest Recreation Ground, and the Arboretum.
- Lawson Street NG7 4AW – 0.8 miles
- Bovill Street NG7 3PG – 0.8 miles
- Manston Mews NG7 3QY – 0.8 miles
- Limpenny Street NG7 4AT – 0.8 miles
- Elmore Court NG7 4BE – 0.9 miles
- Forest Road West NG7 4EQ – 0.9 miles
- Ellis Court NG3 4QN – 1 mile
- Cope Street NG7 5AB – 1 mile
- Russell Road NG7 6HD – 1.2 miles
- Hungerhill Road NG3 3PN – 1.3 miles
- Heather Close NG3 4PQ – 1.3 miles
- Hazelwood Road NG7 5LA – 1.3 miles
- Kirkstead Street NG7 5EJ – 1.3 miles
- Burford Road NG7 6BA – 1.3 miles
- Laurie Avenue NG7 6PH – 1.3 miles
- Broad Oak Close NG3 3PR – 1.4 miles
- Bobbers Mill Road NG7 5JS – 1.5 miles
- Berridge Road NG7 6EQ – 1.5 miles
- Percival Road NG5 2EY – 2 miles
- Haydn Close NG5 2JY – 2.1 miles
- Burnham Street NG5 2FD – 2.1 miles
- Sceptre Street NG5 2HT – 2.2 miles
- Aspley Lane NG8 5GB – 2.2 miles
- Crossman Street NG5 2HR – 2.3 miles
- Victoria Road NG5 2NE – 2.3 miles
- Amersham Rise NG8 5QG – 2.3 miles
- Ledbury Vale NG8 5QH – 2.4 miles
- Albury Drive NG8 5QR – 2.5 miles
- Lincoln Street NG6 0FX – 2.6 miles
- Tenbury Crescent NG8 5HW – 2.6 miles
- Sandford Road NG3 6AL – 2.7 miles
East
Parking in an easterly direction is convenient for people wanting to visit the Greyhound Stadium or Wildcat Arena. The further streets are closest to these, and also to Colwick Country Park. Walking into the city, you will pass Green’s Windmill and the Motorpoint Arena before getting to the historic Lace Market and Old Market Square.
- Westhorpe Avenue NG3 2BL – 1.2 miles
- Sneinton Dale NG2 4PH – 1.3 miles
- Ardmore Close NG2 4GP – 1.3 miles
- Trent Road NG2 4FB – 1.4 miles
- Hudson Street NG3 3DY – 1.5 miles
- Wigley Close NG3 3NQ – 1.5 miles
- Gordon Road NG3 2LE – 1.5 miles
- Ashfield Road NG2 4LR – 1.5 miles
- Dowson Street NG3 3DZ – 1.5 miles
- Dale Grove NG2 4LT – 1.5 miles
- Lichfield Road NG2 4GG – 1.6 miles
- Port Arthur Road NG2 4GD – 1.6 miles
- Ena Avenue NG2 4NB – 1.6 miles
- Holborn Avenue NG2 4LZ – 1.6 miles
- Westwood Road NG2 4FU – 1.6 miles
- Alma Road NG3 2NU – 1.6 miles
- Olga Road NG3 2NW – 1.6 miles
- Lyndhurst Road NG2 4FW – 1.6 miles
South
There is plenty of on-street parking in the city’s south. Before reaching the city center, you can pass through Nottingham railway station, The Haunted Museum, and Nottingham Castle.
- Woolmer Road NG2 2FB – 1.3 miles
- Wilford Crescent West NG2 2FT – 1.3 miles
- Bathley Street NG2 2LH – 1.3 miles
- Mundella Road NG2 2EP – 1.3 miles
- Holgate Road NG2 2EB – 1.3 miles
- Beauvale Road NG2 2EW – 1.3 miles
- Glapton Road NG2 2FN – 1.3 miles
- Lamcote Grove NG2 2GY – 1.4 miles
The streets listed below are further from the city center, but they provide a pleasant walk across the River Trent via the Wilford Suspension Bridge.
- Millicent Road NG2 7LD – 1.8 miles
- Henry Road NG2 7NA – 1.9 miles
- William Road NG2 7QD – 1.9 miles
- Patrick Road NG2 7JY – 2 miles
- Edward Road NG2 5GE – 2 miles
- Deane Road NG11 7GD – 2.3 miles
- St Ervan Road NG11 7BU – 2.3 miles
- St Mawes Avenue NG11 7BX – 2.4 miles
- Musters Road NG2 7AL – 2.4 miles
- Abbey Road NG2 5NG – 2.4 miles
- Seymour Road NG2 5EF – 2.6 miles
- Boundary Road NG2 7DB – 3.2 miles
West
Arriving from the west will bring you directly to the city center. However, before reaching the Old Market Square, you will pass Nottingham Cathedral and the Rock City entertainment venue.
- Garfield Road NG7 2AY – 1.1 miles
- Salisbury Street NG7 2BE – 1.2 miles
- Oakland Street NG7 5JQ – 1.3 miles
- Faraday Road NG7 2DU – 1.3 miles
Though the following streets are a little further from the city center, they are more convenient for visitors to Wollaton Park, the Industrial Museum, and Wollaton Hall, Gardens & Deer Park. The Queen’s Medical Centre and the University of Nottingham are also nearby.
- Russell Avenue NG8 2BP – 2.6 miles
- Liddell Grove NG8 2BJ – 2.6 miles
- Brook Road NG9 2RA – 3.2 miles
- Burrows Crescent NG9 2QX – 3.3 miles
- Herald Close NG9 2DW – 3.3 miles
- Dennis Avenue NG9 2RE – 3.3 miles
- Peveril Road NG9 2HU – 3.4 miles
As you can see, some of these residential streets are quite far from the city center, which can be difficult for elderly or disabled people, as well as small children. While parking on these streets is free, it can cost you time and effort.
Free Overnight Parking
A few of the city center’s restricted streets become unrestricted overnight and at certain times on weekends. Here’s a list of streets where this is applicable; keep in mind that all on-street parking in zones 1, 2, and 3 is free from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. every night.
- Cliff Road NG1 1GY – 8pm-8am
- Station Street NG2 3AJ – 10pm-8am
- Regent Street NG1 5BQ – 10pm-8am
- North Sherwood Street NG1 4EF – 10pm-8am
- Uppingham Gardens NG2 3LD – 5pm-9am
- Castle Road NG1 6AA – 10pm-8am
- Peveril Drive NG7 1DE – 10pm-8am
- Park Row NG1 6GR – 10pm-8am
- Leen Gate NG7 2PN – 8pm-8am & all day Sundays
- Penn Avenue NG7 2LU – 5pm-9am & all day Saturdays and Sundays
- Wilford Grove – 5pm-9am & all day Sundays
Park & Ride Services
A number of Park & Ride services are available within a short distance of Nottingham city center. With the purchase of a transit ticket, parking at these locations is mostly free. Even with the ticket price in mind, this option is likely to save you both time and money when traveling into Nottingham, especially if you’re on a busy route.
- Forest Park & Ride NG7 6AQ (972 spaces) – North, 10 mins to centre
- Queens Drive Park & Ride NG2 1RS – South, 23 mins to centre
- Wilkinson Street Park & Ride NG7 7NU (600 spaces) – North, 23 mins to centre
- Racecourse Park & Ride NG2 4BE – East, 26 mins to centre
- Phoenix Park Park & Ride NG8 6AS (657 spaces) – North, 24 mins to centre
- Moor Bridge Park & Ride NG6 8AE (119 spaces) – North, 28 mins to centre
- Clifton South Park & Ride NG11 8ES (1000+ spaces) – South, 22 mins to centre
- Toton Lane Park & Ride NG9 7JB (1400+ spaces) – West, 42 mins to centre
- Hucknall Park & Ride NG15 7TD (439 spaces) – North, 31 mins to centre
Cheapest Paid Parking Options in Nottingham
Paying for parking offers security and usually more convenience than using residential streets or a Park & Ride service. Some of the car parks in Nottingham can get very expensive, so we’ve made a list of the cheapest ones we could find.
- Lower Parliament Street NG1 3BB – £4 for 2 hours
- East Street NG1 3AY – £2.90 for 2 hours
- Avalon Court NG1 3LS – £2 for 2 hours
- County House NG1 1HF – £3 for 2 hours
- Woolpack Lane NG1 1GJ – £3 for 2 hours
- Cliff Road NG1 1GY – £2 for 2 hours
- Curzon Street NG3 1DG – £2.60 for 2 hours
- Union Road NG3 1FG – £3.60 for 2 hours
- Sneinton Market Square NG3 1JE – £2 for 2 hours
Nottingham is a fascinating and historical city that combines old and new cultures. Finding free or low-cost parking will make your trip more comfortable and convenient, giving you more time and money to enjoy what the city has to offer. We hope the information on this page is useful in planning your trip.
2 Hours Free Parking/Customers Only
- Castle Marina Retail Park NG7 1GX – up to 2 hours, customers only
- Caulton Street NG7 5DQ – up to 2 hours
- Belper Road NG7 5FT – up to 2 hours
- Garfield Road NG7 3AQ – up to 2 hours
- Selhurst Street NG7 5EH – up to 2 hours