Margate is a great place to visit, but a little upside down when it comes to parking. There are few free car parks but a good few on-street parking. So to answer your question,
Free Parking in Margate, UK – 2023
Where is there Free Parking in Margate, UK? Here are some streets with free parking in Margate:
| Crescent Road | Near Train Station |
| Garfield Road | Near Train Station |
| Grosvenor Place | Near to Dreamland |
| Trinity Square | Nearest to Harbour |
| Dane Hill | Near to Harbour |
| Ramsgate Road | Near Hospital |
| Perkins Avenue | Near Hospital |
| Saint Peters Road | Near Hospital |
| Hopeville Avenue | By St Peters Church |
| All Public On-Road Parking Is Free After 6 pm | All Margate |
The list above is only a highlight of the greater options you will find further down in this article. Read on to find the best free parking for you. As well as the cheapest 4, 8 and 24-hour car parks and much more. Keep reading.
Where is the Best Free Parking in Margate Town Centre
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Like any town, free parking near the high street is hard to come by, but in Margate, it is possible with Roads with No parking restrictions just minutes away from the main shopping area.
| Free On-Road Parking in Central Margate, Near To the High Street | Approx Walk to High St |
| Grosvenor Place | 2 mins |
| Albert Terrance | 4 mins |
| Marine Terrace | 3 mins |
| Church Street | 7 mins |
| Byron Avenue | 8 mins |
| Osborne Terrace | 9 mins |
| Sussex Avenue | 9 mins |
| Sanger Close | 10 mins |
| Mere Gate | 12 mins |
| Tivoli Park Avenue | 13 mins |
Free On-Road Parking at Margate Beach.
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The below chart shows 10 good roads with free on-street parking in the Cliftonville area of Margate. This is just a couple of minute’s walk from the beach to the right of the harbour. There is also a lot of bed and breakfasts that can be found in this area. It’s a good area to know.
The approximate walking distance is calculated to Cliff Terrace, a road just next to the seafronts of Newgate Promenade.
| Free On-Road Parking in North Margate, Near to Cliff Terrace & the Margate Beach | Approx Walk to Cliff Terrace |
| Trinity Square | 1 min |
| Dalby Square | 1 min |
| Ethelbert Road | 2 mins |
| Ethelbert Gardens | 3 mins |
| Clifton Street | 5 mins |
| Dane Hill Row | 5 mins |
| Marine Terrace | 6 mins |
| Bath Road | 6 mins |
| Bath Place | 6 mins |
| Dane Hill Row | 7 mins |
Free Parking near Margate Railway Station.
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I must say that Margate Station car park is one of the cheapest in the town, but yes there is a few free parking options, nearby and I’ve listed them below.
| Free Parking near Margate Railway Station. | Approx Walk to the Station |
| Station Road | 1 min |
| Albert Road | 2 mins |
| Crescent Road | 3 mins |
| Garfield Road | 4 mins |
| Royal Crescent | 4 mins |
| Hatfeild Road | 5 mins |
| Westbrook Road | 5 mins |
| Westbrook Cottages | 8 mins |
| Westbrook Gardens | 10 mins |
| Westcliff Road | 11 mins |
Best & Cheapest Car Parks in Margate, Kent
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There are some well-priced car parks to be found in Margate to save you time and money. I have listed them below in 3 easy-to-read charts in order of, the cheapest 4, 8, and 24-hour Car parks, So let’s get started.
| Cheapest 4 Hour Car Parking in Margate | Price |
| Margate Station Car Park | £3.70 |
| Poundstretcher | £4 |
| Harold Road | £4 |
| Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | £5.30 |
| Market Street | £5.60 |
| Trinity Square | £5.60 |
| Margate Harbour Arm | £6.50 |
| Dreamland | £10 |
| Cheapest 8 Hour Car Parking in Margate | Price |
| Margate Station Car Park | £3.70 |
| Harold Road | £5 |
| Mill Lane | £7 |
| Trinity Square | £7 |
| Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | £9.30 |
| Poundstretcher | £10 |
| Market Street | £5.60 |
| Margate Harbour Arm | £12 |
| Dreamland | £12 |
| Cheapest 24 Hour Car Parking in Margate | Price |
| Harold Road | £7 |
| Margate Station Car Park | £3.70 |
| Trinity Square | £9.80 |
| Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | £10 |
| Poundstretcher | £15 |
| Margate Harbour Arm | £15 |
| Dreamland | £17 |
Best Car Parking Near Margate Hospital
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Please note the roads listed below are a lot closer to the hospital than the approximate walking time displays. This is because Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital is so large, it takes 4 minutes to walk into the main reception.
e.g. Saint Peters Road is in reality, is just across the road to the hospital entrance. It’s not a 5-minute walk.
| Best Car Parking Near & In Margate Hospital | Approx Walk to the Hospital |
| Saint Peters Road | 5 min |
| Perkins Avenue | 5 mins |
| Ramsgate Road | 6 mins |
| Giles Gardens | 6 mins |
| Yoakley Square (Generally full) | 6 mins |
| Yoakley House | 8 mins |
| Drapers Avenue | 8 mins |
| Lister Road | 9 mins |
Car Parking at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate
There is a car park within the Queen Elizabeth of the Queen Mother Hospital. It is only free for the first 20 minutes and for motorbikes. The additional charges are listed below
| Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital Open 24 hours a Day, Seven Days a Week | Price |
| 0 – 20 mins | FREE |
| up to 1 hour | £2.30 |
| With 20p added per additional 12 minutes | 20p |
| 24 Hours | £10.00 |
| Disabled | £2.00 |
| Motorbikes | FREE |
Free Parking near Dreamland, Margate
There are a few roads on all sides of the Dreamland amusement park & entertainment centre that have free parking, and it is wise to use them.
As the parking within the Dreamland Car Park is up there with the most expensive in all of Margate, and dare I say is closer to a nightmare than a dream. See below a list with links to the:
| Best Free Parking near Dreamland, Margate, Kent | Approx Walk to Dreamland |
| Grosvenor Place | 4 mins |
| Albert Terrace | 4 mins |
| Station Road | 7 mins |
| Albert Road | 8 mins |
| Crescent Road | 8 mins |
| Royal Crescent | 8 mins |
| Hatfield Road | 9 mins |
| Westbrook Road | 10 mins |
| All Saints’ Avenue | 11 mins |
| Westbrook Cottages | 13 mins |
Central Hotels in Margate with Free Parking
| Central Hotels in Margate with Free Parking | |
| The Dalby Rooms, 6 Dalby Square, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2ER 01843 299982 www.thedalbyrooms.co.uk | Free Parking & also Free Wifi Sea View |
| Smiths Court Hotel 21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL 01843 222310 www.smithscourt.co.uk | Free Parking & also Free Wifi |
| Walpole Bay Hotel Fifth Ave, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2JJ 01843 221703 www.walpolebayhotel.co.uk | Free Parking & Free Wifi & Breakfast & Pet Friendly |
| Westbrook Lodge Guest House 9 Westcliff Gardens, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5DS 01843 309107 www.westbrooklodge.co.uk | Free Parking & also Free Wifi & Breakfast |
| The Hussar 219 Canterbury Rd, Garlinge, Margate CT9 5JP 01843 831732 www.hussarhotel.co.uk | Free Parking & also Free Wifi & Breakfast |
| Premier Inn Margate Hotel Station Green, Station Rd, Margate CT9 5AF 0333 321 1323 www.premierinn.com/margate | Free Parking & also Free Wifi & Continental Breakfast |
I hope you have found this article helpful and that it has guided you swiftly to your free parking in Margate. Have a great stay and a safe road trip.
