Free Parking in Brighton – Made Easy!

When you visit Brighton, finding free parking can be a challenge, especially on sunny days when everyone flocks to this beloved seaside city. But fear not, because we have the inside scoop on where you can find unrestricted parking in Brighton.

Another convenient option is Brighton Park and Ride, located at the Withdean Sports Complex car park on Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD. It’s free and saves you up to £32 a day. You can download our interactive map to find these parking spots easily.

Are you looking for free parking near Brighton city centre, the North Laine, the Lanes, or Churchill Square Shopping Centre? Since these areas mainly have restricted parking zones, you need to think outside the box for free parking spots. Here are some nearby options:

• Upper Hollingdean Road – 22 mins walk
• Hollingdean Road – 23 mins walk
• Harrington Villas – 25 mins walk
• Bavant Road – 26 mins walk
• Knoyle Road – 27 mins walk
• Horton Road – 29 mins walk
• Withdean Avenue – 32 mins walk
• Manor Hill – 36 mins walk
• Manor Crescent – 39 mins walk
• Brighton Station Car Park – 5 mins walk (4 hours – £5.40)
• London Road Car Park – 6 mins walk (4 hours – £6.00)

Free Parking Spots Nearby Brighton Station

If you’re heading to Brighton by train, Brighton Station is the central train station. However, most of the free parking is now available near Preston Park Railway Station, which is a 20 to 25-minute walk to the beach.

Here are some free parking options near Brighton Train Station:

• Upper Hollingdean Road – 22 mins walk
• Hollingdean Road – 23 mins walk
• Roedale Road – 23 mins walk
• Dudley Road – 25 mins walk
• Harrington Villas – 25 mins walk
• Hollingdean Terrace – 26 mins walk
• Free parking near Preston Park Train Station, Brighton:
• Elms Lea Avenue – 8 mins walk
• Knoyle Road – 8 mins walk
• Bavant Road – 9 mins walk
• Withdean Avenue – 10 mins walk
• Cornwall Gardens – 10 mins walk
• Hazeldene Meads – 13 mins walk
• Withdean Crescent – 13 mins walk

Free Parking Spots Nearby Royal Sussex Hospital

If you’re visiting the Royal Sussex County Hospital or East Brighton Hospital, you can find free parking near these locations as well:

• Free parking near the Royal Sussex County Hospital:
• Manor Close – 15 mins walk
• Flimwell Close – 16 mins walk
• Manor Crescent – 16 mins walk
• Whitehawk Crescent – 18 mins walk
• Wadhurst Rise – 19 mins walk
• Cliff Road – 19 mins walk
• Free parking near East Brighton Hospital:
• Manor Hill – 13 mins walk
• Manor Crescent – 18 mins walk
• Whitehawk Crescent – 20 mins walk
• Chiddingly Close – 23 mins walk
• Flimwell Close – 23 mins walk

If you’re visiting Brighton College, here are some nearby free parking options:

• Manor Close – 14 mins walk
• Manor Hill – 16 mins walk
• Manor Crescent – 18 mins walk
• Flimwell Close – 18 mins walk
• Henfield Close – 20 mins walk
• Reading Road – 20 mins walk

If you’re wondering about free parking near Brighton University and Falmer Campus, please note that parking in the residential areas is restricted. However, there are limited hours when parking is allowed, from 8 pm to 9 am the next morning, seven days a week. Please refer to the map of Zone F for more information.

Free Parking Nearby Brighton Beach

When it comes to free parking near Brighton beaches, the best options are on the East side of Brighton Beach. Here are a few roads with approximate walking times:

• Cliff Road – 14 mins to Black Rock Beach, 42 mins to Brighton Pier, 47 mins to the West Pier
• The Cliff – 15 mins to Black Rock Beach, 43 mins to Brighton Pier, 52 mins to the West Pier
• Marlow Road – 14 mins to Black Rock Beach, 35 mins to Brighton Pier, 49 mins to the West Pier
• Peel Road – 14 mins to Black Rock Beach, 33 mins to Brighton Pier, 51 mins to the West Pier
• Reading Road – 14 mins to Black Rock Beach, 35 mins to Brighton Pier, 49 mins to the West Pier
• Brighton Marina East & West Car Parks – 11 mins to Black Rock Beach, 32 mins to Brighton Pier, 45 mins to the West Pier (Note: 4-hour maximum stay with a £70 fine for exceeding)
• ASDA – Brighton Marina – 7 mins to Black Rock Beach, 30 mins to Brighton Pier, 43 mins to the West Pier (3-hour maximum stay)

If you’re looking for free overnight parking in Brighton, there are a few places away from the city center where you can park without paying. These include Roedean Vale, Roadean Way, and Roedean Crescent.

Motorcycle parking in Brighton is also free in designated bays. You can find a list of streets with free motorcycle bays on the Brighton and Hove City Council website.

Free Disabled Parking

For disabled parking, there are designated bays throughout the city. Remember to display your blue badge when using these spaces. Here are some locations with free disabled parking:

• Clarence Square
• Regent Hill
• Churchill Square & Western Road
• Tichborne Street
• Spring Garden – North Laine
• Duke Street – The Lanes
• Kings Road
• Oriental Place – Brighton Beach & West Pier
• Middle Street

Cheapest Car Parks in Brighton in Order

If you’re looking for affordable car parks in Brighton, here are some options:

For 4-hour parking:

• Bond St, The North Laine – FREE (approx. 45 mins walk)
• Preston Park – £2.50 (approx. 39 mins walk)
• Brighton Station – £5.40 (approx. 5 mins walk)
• Black Rock, Madeira Drive – £5.50 (approx. 45 mins walk)
• London Road – £6.00 (approx. 24 mins walk)
• Vantage Point – £6.80 (approx. 28 mins walk)
• Churchill Square Shopping – £8.00 (approx. 14 mins walk)
• Regency Secure Parking – £7.00 (approx. 19 mins walk)
• Trafalgar Street – £10.00 (approx. 15 mins walk)
• The Lanes – £12.00 (approx. 9 mins walk)

For 8-hour parking:

• Preston Park – £3.50 (approx. 39 mins walk)
• Norton Road – £6.00 (approx. 59 mins walk)
• Black Road – £7.20 (approx. 1 min walk)
• 1 Regency Mews – £9.00 (approx. 19 mins walk)
• Oxford Court – £10.00 (approx. 23 mins walk)
• London Road – £10.00 (approx. 24 mins walk)
• Trafalgar Street – £13.00 (approx. 15 mins walk)
• Vantage Point – £13.60 (approx. 28 mins walk)
• Regency Square – £14.00 (approx. 19 mins walk)
• Brighton Station – £15.40 (approx. 23 mins walk)

For 24-hour parking:

• Preston Park – £3.50 (approx. 39 mins walk)
• Black Rock – £7.20 (approx. 45 mins walk)
• Norton Road – £8.20 (approx. 59 mins walk)
• Brighton Station – £8.60 (approx. 19 mins walk)
• 1 Regency Mews – £14.00 (approx. 19 mins walk)
• The Lanes – £25.00 (approx. 9 mins walk)
• Churchill 1 – £32.00 (approx. 9 mins walk)
• Churchill 2 – £32.00 (approx. 14 mins walk)
• Brighton Theatre NCP – £32.00 (approx. 3 mins walk)
• Brighton Centre NCP – £32.00 (approx. 14 mins walk)

Free Parking in Brighton After Hours

Another great tip for getting parked up without paying in Brighton is to arrive when the restricted parking times have finished. Here’s what I mean

Can You Park for Free in Central Brighton after 6 pm?

You can park for free in Brunswick & Adelaide, Hove Park & Coombe Road areas from 6 pm. Additionally, you can park for free in Preston Park, Preston Village, Hove Park, Elm Grove & Hanover, and the Coombe Road area on Saturdays and Sundays only. Goldsmid allows free parking on Sundays only.

Can You Park for Free in Central Brighton after 8 pm?

You can park for free in any central Brighton restricted parking zones after 8 pm. Always check the parking signs to confirm.

Can You Park for Free in Central Brighton after 10 pm?

You can park for free in any central Brighton restricted parking zones after 10 pm until at least 9 am the following morning. Double-check the parking signs to be sure.

Can You Park for Free in Central Brighton on Saturday?

You can park for free in central Brighton on Saturdays, all day in the Hove Park area. Coldean & Moulsecoombe allow free parking except on match or event days at the football stadium. Most other zones in Brighton allow free Sunday parking after 8 pm. Always check the parking signs to avoid any issues.

Can You Park for Free in Central Brighton on Sunday?

You can park for free in central Brighton on Sundays in Preston Park North, Goldsmid, Hove Park, Elm Grove & Hanover, and the Coombe Road area. Coldean & Moulsecoombe allow free parking except on match or event days at the football stadium. Most other zones in Brighton allow free Sunday parking after 8 pm. Remember to check the parking signs for confirmation.

These are the parking zones in Brighton & Hove and when it’s free to park there:

Zone	Area	When Free Parking is Avalible
When Free Parking is Available	Preston Park	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone B	Coldean	All the Time, except on match or event days at the football stadium
Zone C	Queen’s Park	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone D	Moulsecoombe	All the Time, except on match or event days at the football stadium
Zone E	Preston Park Station North	Sat & Sun, All Day, and Mon to Fri from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone F	Fiveways & Balfour Road	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone G	Hollingbury Road / Ditchling Gardens	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone H	Kemp Town & Hospital	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone I	Craven Vale	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone J	Preston Circus	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone K	Preston Village	Sat & Sun, All Day, and Mon to Fri from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone L	West Hove	Mon to Sun from 12 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 11 am the next day
Zone M	Brunswick & Adelaide	Mon to Sun from 6 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone N	Central Hove	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone O	Goldsmid	Sunday All Day and Mon to Sat from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone P	Hove Park	Sat & Sun, All Day, Mon to Fri from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone Q	Prestonville	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone R	Westbourne	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone S	Elm Grove & Hanover	Sat & Sun, All Day, Mon to Fri from 12 pm to 6 pm and 7 pm to 11 am the next day
Zone T	Hove Station	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone U	Coombe Road Area	Sat & Sun, All Day, Mon to Fri from 11 pm to 5 pm and 6 pm to 10 am the next day
Zone V	Elm Grove & Hanover	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone W	Wish Road	Mon to Sun from 11 pm to 7 pm and 8 pm to 10 am the next day
Zone X	No Zone X	N/A
Zone Y	Central Brighton North	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day
Zone Z	Central Brighton South	Mon to Sun from 8 pm to 9 am the next day

In conclusion, while finding free parking in Brighton can be challenging, there are options available. Consider parking outside the city center and utilizing public transportation or walking to your destination. Always check the parking regulations and signs to ensure compliance. Enjoy your visit to Brighton!