10 Listings
City centre multi-storey car park close to Kings Walk shopping centre, St Michael’s Tower and central shops. Pay and display with cashless parking, 291 spaces and blue badge bays.
Central Gloucester car park near Gloucester Cathedral and the city centre. Pay and display parking with coach bays and EV charging spaces.
Large city centre car park serving Eastgate Shopping Centre and Eastgate Indoor Market. Pay and display and cashless parking with disabled and parent and child spaces.
City centre car park useful for Gloucester Rugby and nearby shops. Pay and display and cashless parking with 79 spaces and one disabled bay.
Short-stay city centre car park for Gloucester Cathedral and city shops. Pay and display and cashless parking with a maximum stay of four hours.
Convenient Gloucester car park near the railway station, GL1 Leisure Centre and city centre shops. Pay and display and cashless parking with all-day and evening options.
Council-run Gloucester car park on Castlemeads Way, handy for Gloucester Quays, the docks and the Waterways Museum. Useful if you want a straightforward pay-and-display option near the waterfront, with 249 spaces and cashless payment.
Large Gloucester city-centre car park on Southgate Street with pay-and-display parking and an evening tariff after 6pm. A practical choice if you need central parking close to the waterfront side of town.
Convenient council-run parking at Gloucester Docks, handy for Gloucester Quays, the museums and a short walk into the city centre. A practical choice if you want to park near the waterfront without straying far from central Gloucester.
Large multi-storey parking close to Gloucester Docks, Blackfriars and the historic city centre shops. Useful for longer stays when you want plenty of spaces within easy reach of central Gloucester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I park in Gloucester city centre?
How much is parking in Gloucester?
Is there free parking in Gloucester?
Parking in Gloucester is straightforward once you know that the city council runs a large share of the central supply. Gloucester City Council says it manages 14 pay-and-display car parks, including three multi-storey sites, with roughly 1,905 spaces across the city, so most visitors can usually find something sensible if they decide whether they want Quays access, old-centre access or a quick in-and-out stop. For many people the practical choice comes down to whether they are heading towards Eastgate and Kings Walk for the centre, or towards the Docks and Quays for shopping, food and waterside attractions.
The council’s parking guidance includes a few details worth knowing before you arrive. Blue Badge holders can park free for up to three hours in all council car parks, and the city has 103 Blue Badge bays. Most council car parks remain open after charging hours, but Castlemeads and Longsmith Street are locked at 7pm; Kings Walk has a 1.85m height restriction and Longsmith Street 1.83m, which matters for taller vehicles. The council also notes that cashless parking is available through its MiPermit system, except at GL1 car park, and it has warned motorists about fake QR codes being placed over genuine payment signage.
The best tactic is to choose parking that matches your day rather than automatically aiming for the closest postcode. If you are spending most of your time around the Cathedral, Eastgate or the indoor market, city-centre parking saves backtracking; if your plans are built around Gloucester Quays, Food Dock or the museums by the water, a Docks-side option is usually less hassle. Check evening locking times, height limits and payment method before you set off, and if you are only making a short stop, pay attention to whether the car park suits a quick errand or an all-afternoon stay.