It may come as a surprise to you to hear that parking in Bath for free isn’t that easy to do. But it isn’t impossible. I have been to Bath and researched this subject to find the best places to park for free in Somerset’s largest city, Bath.
Free Parking in Bath, UK – 2023
Where is there Free Parking in Bath, Somerset? Here are roads with free parking in Bath:
- Beechen Cliff Road
- Edward Street
- Saint Ann’s Way
- Church Street
- Beechen Cliff Road
- Shaftesbury Road
- Gainsborough Gardens
- Lucklands Road
- Ayr Street
- Widcombe Hill
Keep reading, and don’t stop there, as we have also organised all of our findings and allocated them to the most popular amenities in Bath, Making it quicker and easier for you to find your spot.
Free Parking near Bath City Centre & its Most Popular Shopping Area
Bath is a shopping haven with many flourishing shopping areas. The main ones and the ones we are focusing on in this post are Southgate Bath Shopping Centre, Milsom Place Shopping Centre, The Corridor Bath & of course, the High Street.
These locations are all within 900 meters of each other and so have been grouped on our map in Orange just below the chart of the nearest roads, and the estimated walking time it takes to get to the High street.
These roads are free to park on and between a 7 and 20-minute walk to Bath city centre:
- Edward Street
- Saint John’s Road
- Beechen Cliff Road
- Hayesfield Park
- Chaucer Road
- Milton Avenue
- Saint Stephen’s Close
- Richmond Hill
- Mount Beacon
The above free parking roads are also the nearest opportunity to park for free near Southgate Bath Shopping Centre, Milsom Place Shopping Centre, The Corridor Bath & High Street.
Free Parking near Bath Spa Railway Station & Bath Bus Station
The main Train station in the city is Bath Spa railway station, and just 100 meters to the west is the very popular Bath bus station. So we have grouped these two in the below Chart of the closest roads with free parking.
| Free Parking near Bath Spa Railway Station | Approx Walking Time to Bath Spa Station | Approx Walking Time to Bath Bus Station |
| Church Street | 10 mins | 12 mins |
| Greenway Lane | 14 mins | 17 mins |
| Beechen Cliff Road | 12 mins | 11 mins |
| Hayesfield Park | 13 mins | 11 mins |
| Chaucer Road | 15 mins | 13 mins |
| Milton Avenue | 16 mins | 14 mins |
| Edward Street | 17 mins | 15 mins |
| Bathwick Hill | 15 mins | 17 mins |
| Saint Ann’s Way | 17 mins | 19 mins |
| Cleveland Walk | 19 mins | 21 mins |
Free Parking near Oldfield Park Railway Station, Bath
Bath’s second most popular train station is Oldfield Park Railway Station. Located approximately 1-mile southwest of the city centre and Royal Victoria Park. There are many much closer options for free parking here.
See the list below of roads that are free to park on near Oldfield Park station and the map above (to the left), with its location and nearest free roads.
| Free Parking near Oldfield Park Railway Station | Approx Walking Time to Oldfield Park Railway Station |
| Dorset Street | 3 mins |
| Stuart Place | 2 mins |
| Ayr Street | 3 mins |
| Caledonian Road | 3 mins |
| West Avenue | 3 mins |
| Maybrick Road | 4 mins |
| South Avenue | 3 mins |
| Herbert Road | 5 mins |
| Shaftesbury Road | 6 mins |
| Shaftesbury Mews | 6 mins |
Free Parking near the Royal United Hospital, Bath
Honestly, you are spoilt for choice here. There is free parking as close as 2 minutes walk from the hospital and yet the hospital car park is also one of the cheapest I have seen in the south of England.
But below we give you a list of free roads as requested as well as the car park prices for the Royal United Hospital (R.U.H.). Plus, above that is a map linking to google directions.
| Free Parking near the Royal United Hospital, Bath | Approx Walking Time to the Royal United Hospital |
| Combe Park | 5 mins |
| Weston Lane | 7 mins |
| Kennington Road | 13 mins |
| Foxcombe Road | 14 mins |
| Warwick Road | 14 mins |
| Gainsborough Gardens | 10 mins |
| Lucklands Road | 10 mins |
| Church Road | 9 mins |
| Purlewent Drive | 11 mins |
| Penn Lea Road | 17 mins |
| Car Park Prices Royal United Hospital, Bath | Price |
| First 20 minutes | FREE |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.50 |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.00 |
| Up to 24 hours | £7.50 |
| A 7-Day Stay | £1.00 |
| Disabled Bays (If Registered with R.U.H or Have a Blue Badge on Display) | FREE |
| Motorcycle Bays (The R.U.H. ask Please Do not Park under the Undercroft) | FREE |
Free Parking around Bath University
Well, at £1 an hour, with a maximum stay of only 6 hours, I can understand why you would need free on-street parking near Bath University. I have found you some, but not many, as the campus is in a rural area, and there are not that many roads to start with.
But here’s what we found, along with some little tips on when you can park in the Claverton Down campus car park for free that you might not have known about.
| Free Parking near Bath University | Approx Walking Time to Bath Uni |
| Bath Uni Car Park Claverton Down campus Monday to Sunday after 5 pm Public Holidays | – – FREE FREE |
| Widcombe Hill | 11 mins |
| Macaulay Buildings | 23 mins |
| Bathwick Hill | 16 mins |
| Cleveland Walk | 17 mins |
| Church Street | 21 mins |
| Saint Ann’s Way | 21 mins |
| Sham Castle Lane | 19 mins |
| Flatwoods Rd | 19 mins |
| Hazleton Gardens | 20 mins |
Free Parking near the Royal Victoria Park, Bath
By far the most beautiful and attraction-filled park in Bath is the Royal Victoria Park. So crammed full of fun and beauty, car parking is somewhat neglected here, but free parking is on hand, and we’re here to tell you where.
The chart below shares with you some nearby roads that are free to park on
| Free Parking near the Royal Victoria Park, Bath | Approx Walking Time to Victoria Pk: |
| Midland Road | 9 mins |
| Stothert Avenue | 8 mins |
| Victoria Bridge Road | 7 mins |
| Saint Michael’s Road | 10 mins |
| Audley Avenue | 11 mins |
| Hungerford Road | 14 mins |
| Audley Park Road | 11 mins |
| The Linleys | 13 mins |
| Badminton Gardens | 14 mins |
| Cranwell’s Park | 12 mins |
Free Motorcycle Parking in Bath City Centre, Somerset
Parking a motorcycle is just an added pleasure as you can often park them for free in most places. Bath is just as accommodating, and below is a list of some of the best places to park a motorbike in Bath’s city centre.
| Free Motorcycle Parking in Bath, Somerset | Near to: |
| 5 Saracen St, Bath BA1 5BR | Milson Place, Rossitors of Bath & River Avon |
| 14A Westgate Buildings | Bath College & The Roman Baths, |
| 1 Trim Bridge, Bath BA1 1HD | Milson Place & The Corridor Shopping Centre |
| Charlotte Street | Georgian Garden, Royal Pavilion & Victoria Falls |
| Southgate Shopping Centre Car Park | Southgate, Bath Spa & Bus Station |
| Manvers Street Car Park | Theatre Royal, & Southgate Bath Shopping Centre |
| Avon Street Car Park | Bath College & the River Avon |
| Bath Uni Car Park Claverton Down campus | Bath University |
Free Disabled Parking in Bath City Centre, Somerset
There is an abundance of disabled bays dotted all around Bath, so don’t forget your blue badge, or you won’t be able to use them.
See the list and map below to where the best-disabled bays in Bath are in relation to the nearest amenities.
| Free Disabled Disabled Parking in Bath | Nearest to: |
| Southgate – General | Southgate Bath, Bath Spa Station & the River Avon |
| Alexandra Park | Alexandra Park |
| New Bond St | Milsom Place, The Corridor & High Street |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, High Street Milsom Place & The Corridor |
| Saw Close | Komedia, Theatre Royal & Sainsbury’s Local |
| Bath Spa | Bath Spa & Southgate Bath |
| Tesco Express | Tesco |
| Charlotte Street | Royal Victoria Park, Bath |
| Kingsmead Square Car Park | Odeon & Premier Inn Bath City Centre |
| Avon Street | Therma Bath Spa & the Hospital of St Hon the Baptist |
| Royal United Hospital | Royal United Hospital |
Free Parking in Bath City Centre after 6 pm, and 10 pm & on Weekends
Can You Park for Free in Central Bath after 6 pm? The restricted parking zones in central Bath apply from 8 am to 7 pm – Monday to Saturday. So you can not park in these zones until 7 pm on Mondays to Saturdays, but you can all day Sunday.
Can You Park for Free in Bath after 10 pm? The restricted parking zones in central Bath apply from 8 am to 7 pm – Monday to Saturday. So you can park in these zones free of charge from 10 pm seven days a week. You can park here, from 7 pm and all day on Sunday.
Can You Park for Free in Bath on Saturday? You can park in the restricted Parking zones in central Bath on Saturdays for free, without a Pay and display ticket or permit after 7 pm only. Before 7 pm you will need to show a valid ticket.
Can You Park for Free in Bath on Sunday? The restricted parking zones in Bath only run from Monday to Saturday, so you can park for free in any of these zones on Sundays and Bank holidays.
Bath is a historic and yet buzzing city in the county of Somerset with lots of things for you to do. But, if you do fancy a day trip away to a nearby town and cities, may we suggest Bristol, Wells, Swindon or even the beautiful coastal town of Weston Super Mare because we have also visited and found the best free parking in these spots too.
I’m jealous and didn’t want to leave Bath when I was there. Have a safe drive and a great trip. I hope this article gets you parked up nicely for free.
Have Fun and be Safe!
