Updated: 3rd January 2023
The historic town of Guildford in Surrey is very well modernised to manage its parking traffic, with a generous 10 restricted parking zones in the centre of town. But, of course, we still found you places to park for free. What is that I hear you say?
Free Parking in Guildford, UK in 2023
So, Where is there Free Parking in Guildford? Here are roads in Guildford with free parking:
- Ardmore Way
- Beckingham Road
- Aldersey Road
- Gateways
- Woodside Road
- Rickyard
- Franks Road
- Deerbarn Road
- Homestall
Read On! Don’t stop there as below we have organised the best place for free parking nearest to the most popular amenities in Guildford town.
Free Parking the Shops and Guildford Town Centre
The main shopping centre in Guildford is called the Friary, but there is also the Tunsrate Quarter shopping centre and the not to forget High Street that attracts thousands of shoppers every weekend.
Finding free parking nearby is a tall order here, but you are asking where the free parking is, and so your wish is our command. Wading through the restricted parking zones, specs of lights (in the form of free parking roads) start to appear. Here they are:
| Free Parking near Guildford High Street | Approx Walking Time to |
| Saint Luke’s Square | 13 mins |
| Saint Catherine’s Park | 14 mins |
| Upper Edgeborough Road | 15 mins |
| Cross Lanes | 15 mins |
| Lancaster Avenue | 16 mins |
| Saint Omer Road | 18 mins |
| Sells Close | 19 mins |
Free Parking near Guildford Railway Station & London Road Station, Guildford
Guildford Railway Station is tightly surrounded by restricted parking zones A, D, B & F, and along with the vast campus of the University of Surrey to its north side, finding very nearby free parking is next to impossible.
Or is it? We have crawled this area many times over and have listed below the nearest roads to Guilford station that are free to park on.
See the list below along with the map below that with geographical referencing and google maps.
| Free Parking Roads near Guildford Railway Station | Approx Walking Time to Guildford Station |
| Elmbank Avenue | 10 mins |
| Weston Road | 27 mins |
| Deerbarn Road | 29 mins |
| Parkhurst Road | 29 mins |
Only 0.8 miles East of Guildford (Main) railway station is London Road Train station, Guildford. With just a 4-minute train ride to Guilford main station, this could be a good alternative option for those planning a longer stay and not wishing to walk so much as they would to find free parking by Guildford main station.
| Free Parking Roads near to London Road Railway Station | Approx Walking Time to London Rd Station |
| Hilgay | 5 mins |
| Cross Lanes | 6 mins |
| St Luke’s Square | 7 mins |
| Aldersey Road | 9 mins |
| St Catherine’s Park | 8 mins |
| Pit Farm Road | 12mins |
| Tangier Road | 15 mins |
Free Parking near the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
Surrey County Hospital car park prices are not the cheapest I’ve come across. So a 10 or 15-minute walk from a free parking road will well be with the average £5 it will cost you to park at the hospital.
See the list below of great nearby roads to the Surrey county hospital, that are free to park on, along with a map with google directions.
| Free Parking near the Surrey County Hospital | Approx Walking Time to the Surrey County Hospital |
| Southway | 9 mins |
| Cabell Road | 14 mins |
| Pond Meadow | 14 mins |
| Rickyard | 15 mins |
| Homestall | 16 mins |
| Stoney Brook | 18 mins |
| Blackwell Avenue | 18 mins |
| Hunts Close | 19 mins |
| Little Platt | 20 mins |
| Applegarth Avenue | 21 mins |
Royal Surrey County Hospital Car Park Prices
| Royal Surrey County Hospital Car Park Prices | Price |
| Please note that in response to coronavirus, car parking is free to everyone needing to use our services during this time until otherwise stated. Click Here to Check | FREE |
| Up to 1 hour | £3.40 |
| Up to 1 hours | £4.50 |
| Up to 1 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 1 hours | £5.50 |
| Up to 1 hours | £6.50 |
| Max 24 hours | £9.50 |
Free Parking near the University of Surrey & Guildford College
being on the outskirts of Guildford, though not surprising being a whopping 74-acre site. The north side boundary of the University of Surrey offers lots of opportunities for free parking.
Here’s a list of the best along with estimated walking times. See the map below that (indicated in yellow) shows geographically the road allocates to the University.
| Free Parking around The University of Surrey, Guildford | Approx Walking Time University of Surrey, Guildford |
| Eastway | 7 mins |
| Fairfield Rise | 8 mins |
| Vernon Way | 10 mins |
| Cathedral View | 7 mins |
| Roundhill Way | 8 mins |
| Linkway | 8 mins |
| Woodside Road | 9 mins |
| Hillcrest Road | 9 mins |
| Beckingham Road | 10 mins |
| Grantley Road | 12 mins |
Free Parking near the Guildford College
The map above also shows in grey, Guildford College, and its nearest opportunities to park for free. These roads are also listed below along with the estimated walking distance to the college.
| Free Parking near Guildford College | Approx Walking Time to Guildford College |
| Riverside | 11 mins |
| Maple Grove | 11 mins |
| Woking Road | 22 mins |
| Bellfields Road | 12 mins |
| Mangles Road | 13 mins |
| Cedar Way | 16 mins |
| Hornbeam Road | 15 mins |
| Medlar Close | 16 mins |
Free Parking near Surrey Police Station, Crown & Magistrates Court
Surrey Police Station is located in Guildford right next door to Guildford Magistrates Court and Guildford Crown Court. For this reason, we are grouping them to show you the nearest free parking.
See the chart below for more details and the map below that for directions
| Free Parking near Surrey Police Station, Crown & Magistrates Court | Approx Walking Time to Police Stations & the Courts: |
| Hitherbury Close | 17 mins |
| Hilgay | 20 mins |
| Elmbank Avenue | 20 mins |
| Saint Luke’s Square | 21 mins |
| Saint Catherine’s Park | 22 mins |
| Cross Lanes | 22 mins |
| Upper Edgeborough Road | 24 mins |
| Lancaster Avenue | 25 mins |
| Guildown Avenue | 27 mins |
Free Parking near Guildford Spectrum & Football Club
The Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex with swimming & skating, and Guildford City Football Club (along with Spectrum Park & Ride) are grouped in the rural northeast side of Guildford town.
Although we have provided you with the nearest on-street roads as we do. The best option for free parking here for both Spectrum and the football club is the Spectrum Car Park (indicated on the map with a white P in Orange), Please see the map also to choose and get google directions to your destination.
| Free Parking near Guildford Spectrum & Football Club | Approx Walking Time to Spectrum & Football Club: |
| Spectrum Park & Ride Car Park The Underground Car Park is closet to the Football clubs Entrance | 1 min |
| Bladon Close | 29 mins |
| Lindfield Gardens | 13 mins |
| Boxgrove Avenue | 13 mins |
| Abbotswood | 14 mins |
| Duncan Drive | 14 mins |
| Collingwood Crescent | 16 mins |
| Nelson Gardens | 15 mins |
| Beatty Avenue | 15 mins |
| Jordans Close | 16 mins |
| Cunningham Avenue | 18 mins |
Free Parking near Guildford Cathedral, Surrey
We have found you the best free parking near Guildford Cathedral, but if it’s the cathedral or its cafe or shop you want to visit, the best option is to use their car park. All visits have 2 hours free and can have a further 2 hours once you log your number plate in the system. You can do this in the cathedral cafe or gift shop.
| Free Parking near Guildford Cathedral | Approx Walking Time to the Cathedral: |
| Guildford Cathedral Free to all for 2 hours For 4 hr or more, see the ‘Parking at Guildford Cathedral’ section below | FREE |
| Elmbank Avenue | 9 mins |
| Eastway | 12 mins |
| Cathedral View | 13 mins |
| Ashenden Road | 14 mins |
| Roundhill Way | 14 mins |
| Vernon Way | 15 mins |
| Beech Grove | 15 mins |
| Cherry Tree Avenue | 15 mins |
| Beckingham Road | 16 mins |
| Southway | 17 mins |
Parking at Guildford Cathedral
Is there Free Parking at Guildford Cathedral? All Visitors can park for up to 2 hours at Guildford Cathedral. You can extend this to up to 4 hours by adding your number plate to the dedicated consoles in the cafe or shop. For a longer stay call ahead on 01483 547860
Free Motorcycle Parking in Guildford Town Centre
Parking your motorcycle in the allocated motorcycle bays in all the council-run car parks are free. (Please Note: That if you park in a normal car parking bay, you must pay the normal price)
See the chart below for a list of car parks in Guildford with motorcycle bays and the amenities they are nearest to.
| Free Motorcycle Parking in Guildford | Nearest to: |
| Guildford Train Station | Guildford Train Station |
| Farnham Road Car Park | Guildford Train Station |
| Old Police Station Car Park | The Friary & High Street, |
| Bedford Road Car Park | Crown Court Guildford Guildford Magistrates Court Surrey Police Station |
| Bedford Road Surface Car Park | Friary Shopping Centre & Crown Court |
| London Road | London Road Train station |
| Spectrum Leisure Complex | Spectrum Leisure Complex & City Football Club |
| Castle Car Park | High Street & Tunsate Quarter Shopping Centre |
| Bright Hill Car Park | High Street & Tunsate Quarter Shopping Centre |
Free Disabled Parking in Guildford Town Centre, Surrey
Apart from disabled bays being dotted on the streets throughout central Guildford. below is a list of council-run car parks that also have allocated disabled parking bays. (Remember to display your blue badge)
| Free Disabled Disabled Parking in Guildford | Nearest to: |
| Guildford Station | Guildford Station |
| Royal Surrey County Hospital | Royal Surrey County Hospital |
| Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital | Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital |
| High Street | High Street |
| The Friary | The Friary |
| Bedford Rd Multi-Storey Car Park | Crown Court Guildford Guildford Magistrates Court Surrey Police Station |
| London Road Railway station | London Road Railway station |
| Spectrum Car Park | Guildford Spectrum Leisure Complex with Swimming & Skating |
| Guildford Cathedral Call first on 01483 547860 | Guildford Cathedral |
| Guildford Park Carpark | Guildford University, Station & Cathedral |
Restricted Parking Zones in Guildford, & When they are Free To park on
Guildford has 10 different restricted parking zones. These are from Zones A through to Zone J. They generally all run from the same start and end times and on the same days, but 7 roads differ from the rest.
See the chart below
| Controlled Parking Zones in Guildford | Can Park Here For Free: | Restriction Times | Restriction Days |
| Zone A | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone B | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone C | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone D | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone E | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone F | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone G | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone H | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone I | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Zone J | 6 pm to 8.30 am & All Day Sunday | 8.30 am – 6 pm | Mon-Sat |
| Exceptions In Zones B,D,F,G & J on: Denmark Road, Dene Road, Eastgate Gardens, Bury Fields, Millmead Terrace, Bury Street & Lawn Road | 9 pm to 8.30 am | 8.30 am – 9 pm | Mon-Sun |
Free Parking in Guildford Centre after 6 pm, 8 pm, 10 pm & on Sunday
Can You Park for Free in Central Guildford after 6 pm? All parking restricted Zones in Guildford end at 6 pm. So you can park for free in all zones from 6 pm, Except on Denmark Road, Dene Road, Eastgate Gardens, Bury Fields, Millmead Terrace, Bury Street & Lawn Road where parking restrictions end at 9 pm.
Can You Park for Free in Central Guildford after 8 pm? All restricted parking zones in Guildford end at 6 pm. So you can park here free of charge until 8.30 am the following morning except on Eastgate Gardens, Millmead Terrace, Bury Fields, Dene Road, Lawn Road, Denmark Road & Bury Street where the restrictions end at 9 pm.
Can You Park for Free in Central Guildford after 10 pm? All restricted parking zones in Guildford end at 6 pm, except for 7 roads that end at 9 pm. Therefore you can park in any of these restricted zones after 10 pm, till 8.30 am the following morning.
Can You Park for Free in Central Guildford on Sunday? Apart from Denmark Road, Dene Road, Bury Street, Eastgate Gardens, Bury Fields, Millmead Terrace & Lawn Road. All parking restricted zones in Guildford are free to park on, on Sundays
Cheapest Car Parking in Guildford
If still, you feel we have not found you adequate free parking near to your destination. Or you just want to be in a car park in Guildford.
Here are the nearest and cheapest 4 & 8 hour Car Parks in Guildford can we can find.
| Cheapest 4 Hour Car Parking in Guildford | Price | Approx Walk to Friary Centre |
| Portsmouth Road | FREE | 5 mins |
| Millnead House (front) | FREE | 11 mins |
| Walnut Tree Close | £3.20 | 25 mins |
| Shalford Park | £3.20 | 31 mins |
| Farnham Road | £4.00 | 8 mins |
| Guildford Park | £5.00 | 16 mins |
| Millbrook | £5.20 | 12 mins |
| Bright Hill | £5.40 | 14 mins |
| Bedford Road | £5.40 | 7 mins |
| Spectrum Park & Ride | FREE | 26 mins |
| Cheapest 8 Hour Car Parking in Guildford | Price | Approx Walk to Town Centre |
| Portsmouth Road | FREE | 5 mins |
| Millnead House (front) | FREE | 11 mins |
| Spectrum Park & Ride | FREE | 26 mins |
| Walnut Tree Close | £3.20 | 25 mins |
| Shalford Park | £3.20 | 31 mins |
| Guildford Park | £5.00 | 16 mins |
| Farnham Road | £8.00 | 8 mins |
| Millbrook | £10.40 | 12 mins |
| Bright Hill | £10.40 | 14 mins |
| Guildford Station | £11.00 | 10 mins |
Be you a motorcyclist, car or car with a blue badge. We do hope this article finds you nicely parked up and ready to enjoy the stunning medieval town of Guildford in Surrey.
Enjoy! & Keep Safe
