Are you tired of driving around Maidstone, searching for an elusive parking spot that won’t cost you a fortune? Look no further! We’ve gathered all the insider tips and tricks to help you find free parking in Maidstone.
Say goodbye to the stress and expense of parking fees and hello to hassle-free commuting. From hidden spots to parking hacks, we’ve got everything you need to know to park like a pro. So, let’s dive in and discover the best free parking options in Maidstone together.
Free Parking in Maidstone, UK – 2023
So, Where is there Free Parking in Maidstone? Here are roads in Maidstone with free parking:
- Roseholme
- Sterling Avenue
- Kenwood Road
- Granville Road
- Lenfield Avenue
- Foster Street
- Franklin Drive
- Oxford Road
- Southwood
- Gelwood Close
Read on, so we can now show you the best free parking nearest to the location in Maidstone that you are going to.
If you want to choose where in Maidstone you park, then be navigated straight to a free parking spot nearby.
What to Know about Parking for Free in Maidstone, UK
Most of the suggestions I have made for parking free in Maidstone are on residential public roads. Where the road taxpayer does have just as much right to park on these roads as a resident, please be polite to the locals, and here are a few simple tips to keep in mind so as to park legally and safely:
- Park near the kerb
- Do not block entrances or driveways
- Check the signage before leaving your car
- Make sure you feel safe to leave your vehicle, if not, move!
- Make sure your vehicle is locked before leaving it
Free Parking near Maidstone Crown Court & the Town Centre
Maidstone town centre is made up of a pretty solid 1-mile square of roads with parking restrictions. It is within this square mile that Maidstone Crown Court and Maidstone West, East, and Maidstone Barracks railway stations are all located.
So there isn’t, I’m sorry to say any free parking 2 minutes away from any of these locations, BUT! There is free parking to be found if you are happy to walk for 15 minutes or more to save a buck or two.
See below a list of 10 great roads with free parking that are the nearest to Maidstone Crown Court and Town Centre.
| Free Parking near Maidstone Crown Court & Town Centre | Approx walk to the Court |
| Coombe Road | 15 Mins |
| Quarry Road | 16 mins |
| Morton Way | 16 mins |
| Church Road | 15 mins |
| Beaconsfield Road | 14 mins |
| Higham Close | 17 mins |
| Roseholme | 19 mins |
| Whitmore Street | 18 mins |
| Sterling Avenue | 26 mins |
| Lenfield Avenue | 21 mins |
Nearby Free Parking for Maidstone Train East & West Railway Stations
The same roads around the town centre (above) are also nearest Maidstone East Railway station and Maidstone West Train station.
Maidstone West is the town’s main train station of the three (Maidstone Barracks being the third and least popular)
See below where I have measured the approximate walking time from each nearby road with free parking to both West & East train station.
| Free Best Parking Near Maidstone Train Stations | Approx walk to Maidstone West Station | Approx walk to the East Station |
| Coombe Road | 18 Mins | 24 Mins |
| Quarry Road | 19 Mins | 25 mins |
| Morton Way | 19 Mins | 25 mins |
| Church Road | 17 Mins | 27 mins |
| Beaconsfield Road | 16 Mins | 27 mins |
| Higham Close | 17 Mins | 30 mins |
| Roseholme | 20 Mins | 31 mins |
| Whitmore Street | 17 Mins | 29 mins |
| Sterling Avenue | 25 Mins | 26 mins |
| Lenfield Avenue | 23 Mins | 18 mins |
Free Parking near Maidstone Hospital, Kent
Now, this is more like it. located just over a mile west of the town centre, where there are lots of great opportunities for
Free Parking near Maidstone Hospital, Kent
| Free Parking near Maidstone Hospital | Approx walk to the Hospital |
| Fullingpits Avenue | 3 mins |
| Covert Way | 4 Mins |
| Parsley Way | 6 mins |
| Marigold Way | 7 mins |
| Tarragon Road | 7 mins |
| Springwood Road | 9 mins |
| Fennel Close | 10 mins |
| Greenway | 11 mins |
| West Walk | 12 mins |
| Cherry Orchard Way | 13 mins |
Free Parking near Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent
Now, this is more like the results we like to find for you. Here are ten great roads, all with free parking and all under a 10-minute walk to Mote Park. Do be sure to check the map below and park on the correct side of the park. Or walking from one side to the other can add an extra 30 minutes to your walk.
Here are ten roads near Mote Park, Maidstone, where you can park for free
- Grovewood Drive South
- Franklin Drive
- Weavering Street
- Bramley Crescent
- Lambourne Road
- Willington Street
- Durham Close
- Oxford Road
- York Road
- West Park Road
| Free Parking near Mote Park Maidstone | Approx walk to Mote Park |
| Grovewood Drive South | 4 mins |
| Franklin Drive | 6 Mins |
| Weavering Street | 9 mins |
| Bramley Crescent | 6 mins |
| Lambourne Road | 4 mins |
| Willington Street | 4 mins |
| Durham Close | 5 mins |
| Oxford Road | 6 mins |
| York Road | 3 mins |
| West Park Road | 5 mins |
There are 3 Pay Car Parks within Mote Park that are reasonably priced also.
| Car Parking In Mote Park, Maidstone Open: Mon to Sun 8 am to midnight | Duration | Price |
| Mote Park Car Park North West Corner ME15 7SU | up to 6 hours Max Stay | £2.00 £12.00 |
| Mote Park Burning Ground Car Park Willington Street ME15 8JW North East side | up to 6 hours Max Stay | £2.00 £12.00 |
| Mote Park Burning School Lane ME15 8DX South East side | up to 6 hours Max Stay | £2.00 £12.00 |
Free Disabled Parking in Maidstone
Before we start looking for free disabled parking bays in Maidstone, do know that with your blue badge, you can park in any of the
This is where Blue Badge Holders can Find Free Disabled Parking in Maidstone.
- All parking bays in Maidstone are free for up to 3 hours
- All long-stay car parks are free for an unlimited time
- Blue badge holders can also park on single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours
- Free Disabled Bays in all three Mote Park Car Parks
Free Motorcycle Parking in Maidstone
There are few on-street solo motorcycle bays in Maidstone town centre, as there are few parking bays. But there are some Car Parks.
This is where there are free motorcycle bays in Maidstone town centre
- Union Street West Car Park
- Union Street East Car Park
- Brunswick Street Car Park
- Lockmeadow Car Park
- Well Road Car Park
Cheapest Car Parking in Maidstone
Because we love you, we have also found and listed below the cheapest 4, 8 & 24-hour Car Parking in Maidstone and used google maps to estimate the walking distance from Maidstone High Street.
| Cheapest 4 hour Car Parks in Maidstone Town Centre | Price | Approx Walking Distance to Hight St |
| Jeffrey Street | £3.30 | 11 Mins |
| The Mall Maidstone – Chequers | £3.50 | 8 Mins |
| Lockmeadow | £3.50 | 8 Mins |
| Mill Street | £4.00 | 3 Mins |
| Romney Place | £4.00 | 7 Mins |
| College Road | £4.00 | 10 Mins |
| Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre | £4.30 | 2 Mins |
| Brooks Place | £4.40 | 7 Mins |
| Union Street West | £4.40 | 9 Mins |
| Union Street East | £4.40 | 10 Mins |
| Cheapest 8 hour Car Parks in Maidstone Town Centre | Price | Approx Walking Distance to Hight St |
| The Mall Maidstone – Chequers | £6.00 | Mins |
| Sandling Road | £6.00 | Mins |
| Maidstone East Station | £6.10 | 8 Mins |
| Maidstone West Station | £6.20 | Mins |
| Jeffrey Street | £6.60 | 11 Mins |
| Barker Road | £7.00 | Mins |
| Lockmeadow | £7.00 | 8 Mins |
| College Road | £7.00 | 10 Mins |
| Brooks Place | £7.00 | 7 Mins |
| Union Street West | £7.00 | 9 Mins |
| Union Street East | £7.00 | 10 Mins |
| Cheapest 24 hour Car Parks in Maidstone Town Centre | Price | Approx Walking Distance to Hight St |
| College Road | £7.00 | 10 Mins |
| Lockmeadow | £8.00 | 8 Mins |
| Romney Place | £8.00 | 7 Mins |
| The Mall Maidstone – Chequers | £9.00 | 8 Mins |
| Brooks Place | £10.00 | 7 Mins |
| Barker Road | £10.10 | Mins |
| Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre | £10.50 | 2 Mins |
| Maidstone East Station Station Road | £12 | 9 Mins |
| Maidstone East Station Week Street | £12 | 8 Mins |
| Maidstone West Station | £14 | 7 Mins |
| Union Street West | £14 | 9 Mins |
| Union Street East | £14 | 10 Mins |
Electric Car Charging Points in Maidstone – Where to Go
There are many Electric Car Charging Points in Maidstone for your electric vehicle, with more points to follow. The Maidstone Borough Council is well on there a way to achieving the Carbon neutral future they have scheduled for the town.
Where are there electric car charging points in Maidstone? See the list below of Electric charging points all over Maidstone.
- Maidstone Borough Council
- The Mall Maidstone
- Barker Road Car Park
- Mote Road Car Park
- Medway Street Car Park
- King Street
- Wheeler Street Car Park
- Union Street Car Park
- Sessions House
- Sessions House Car Club
- Invicta House
- Miller & Carter Maidstone
- Tesco Superstore Maidstone Tovil
- Eclipse Park Supercharger
- M&S Maidstone
- Maidstone Hospital Rear Staff Car Park
- Morrisons Maidstone
- South East Water
- Poppy Fields Pub & Restaurant
- Aylesford Highway Depot
Maidstone is a great town in the county of Kent with lots of things to keep you entertained. But, if you do fancy a day trip away to a nearby place, may we suggest Ashford, Canterbury, Hastings, Dover or Margate as we have also visited and found the best free parking in these spots.
I hope this article sees you parked safely and for free near your destination. That only leaves me to wish you a safe journey and to think of Road Trip heroes in the future when you are visiting a new town or city.
Keep Safe
