Free Parking in Winchester – & Helpful Map for 2023

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Winchester is a quaint but buzzing city with a lot going on, but free parking in the city centre isn’t generally one of them. But Road road trip heroes investigated this for you, and there are some great places you can legally park for free in Winchester. So!

Free Parking in Winchester, UK

Here is the best free parking in Winchester that I found for you:

  • Saint John’s Road
  • North Hill Close
  • Stockers Avenue
  • Moss Road
  • Thurmond Crescent
  • Ivy Close
  • Firmstone Road
  • Bradley Road
  • Charles Close
  • In the city centre from 6 pm to 8 am and free Sunday

But, keep reading, so to get the best free parking in Winchester for you.

We have sorted out for you the best free parking near the high street, cathedral, train station, university, and hospital. As well as the cheapest 4, 8 and 24-hour car parks.

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Free Parking Near Winchester High Street & Cathedral

Winchester High Street and Winchester cathedral are only one road apart, and then

Free Parking
Near the
High Street, Winchester
Approx walking
time to the
High Street
Approx walking
time to the
Cathedral
Birinus Road13 mins14 mins
Moss Road15 mins15 mins
Saint John’s Road13 mins14 mins
Fairdown Close19 mins20 mins
Garbett Road (See Details)17 mins17 mins
Imber Road18 mins19 mins
Winnall Manor Road20 mins20 mins
Shepherds Road21 mins22 mins
Warren Road21 mins22 mins
North Hill Close15 mins18 mins
Save time and let my bespoke Google map navigate you straight to Winchester’s Best Free Parking.

Free Parking Near Winchester Railway Station

So, not taking a road trip but a train ride instead, and I need somewhere close to Winchester railway station

Free Parking
Near Winchester
Railway Station
Approx walking
time to Winchester
Train station
North Hill Close 9 mins
Birinus Road12 mins
Old Gardens17 mins
Bere Close21 mins
Moss Road17 mins
Westley Close18 mins
Old Gardens17 mins
Saint John’s Road18 mins
Courtenay Road19 mins
Wessex Drive21 mins
Kynegils Road24 mins

Free Parking Near the Community Hospital, Winchester

Alton Community hospital does have a car park within its grounds that is free to park all day, seven days a week. But it only has 85 spaces and is very much on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do not worry, though, as there is a good few roads (listed below) that are not only free to park on but also within only an 8-minute walk from the hospital.

See the list below, and check out the map below that, when tapped on, will (with the help of google maps) guide you right to your chosen location.

Free Parking Near
Royal Hampshire County
Hospital
, Winchester
Approx walking
time to the
Hospital
Thurmond Road17 mins
Thurmond Crescent20 mins
Battery Hill24 mins
Kilham Lane21 mins
Woodfield Drive22 mins
Wayneflete Place21 mins
Mildmay Street25 mins
Stanmore Lane26 mins
Wavell Way28 mins
Westley Close25 mins
Save time and let my bespoke Google map navigate you straight to Winchester’s Best Free Parking Spots

Free Parking Near the University of Winchester Campus

Free Parking Near
University of

Winchester Campus
Approx walking
time to the
University
Thurmond Crescent20 mins
Thurmond Road17 mins
Battery Hill20 mins
Wayneflete Place21 mins
Mildmay Street25 mins
Stanmore Lane26 mins
Woodfield Drive22 mins
Kilham Lane21 mins
Stockers Avenue26 mins

Free Parking Near the H.M Prison Winchester

Free Parking Near
The H.M Prison

Winchester
Approx walking
time to the
Prison
Thurmond Road17 mins
Thurmond Crescent17 mins
Battery Hill21 mins
North Hill Close22 mins
Wayneflete Place22 mins
Westley Close23 mins
Birinus Road24 mins
Stockers Avenue25 mins
Bere Close26 mins
Kynegils Road34 mins

Cheapest Car Parks in Winchester, Hampshire

There are also times when you can park in the car parks for free. Below are three charts that show you the cheapest 4 hours, 8 hours and 24-hour car parks in Alton. So you don’t waste your money paying over the odds for parking.

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Cheapest 4-hour Car Parks in Winchester

Cheapest 4 hour
Car Parks in
Winchester
Price
HarestockFree
St Catherine’s Hill Nature ReserveFree
Cattle Market£2.80
Coach Park (& Cars)£2.80
Worthy Lane£2.80
River Park Leisure Centre£2.80
Durngate£2.80
Chesil Multi-Storey£2.80
Gladstone Street£5.60
The Brooks£5.60

Cheapest 8-hour Car Parks in Winchester

Cheapest 8 hour
Car Parks in
Winchester
Price
HarestockFree
East Winchester (Barfield) Park & Ride£3
Pitt Park and Ride£3
River Park Leisure Centre£4.90
Durngate£5.60
Chesil Multi-Storey£5.60
Worthy Lane£5.60
Coach Park (& Cars)£5.60
Cattle Market£5.60

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Cheapest 24-hour Car Parks in Winchester

Cheapest 24 hour
Car Parks in
Winchester
Price
HarestockFree
East Winchester (Barfield) Park & Ride£4.50
East Winchester (St Catherine’s) Park & Ride£4.50
River Park Leisure Centre£4.90
South Winchester Park & Ride£6.00
Durngate£7.00
Chesil Multi-Storey£7.00
Worthy Lane£7.00
Coach Park (& Cars)£7.00

I hope I’ve answered your questions about Free parking in Winchester. All I have left now is to wish you a safe journey and an enjoyable visit.

If you think you have booked too many days in Winchester, as lovely as it is, there are other nearby towns and cities you could go visit for a day visit, like Alton, Guilford or the coastal town of Worthing for a day on the beach. See the above hyperlinks for posts on Free parking in these locations.

Till next time, Drive safely

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