You may have heard how buzzing Norwich can be, and you didn’t miss hearing. So it isn’t surprising to hear that parking your car here can be a tricky and even expensive experience. So the thought of finding free parking may, at this moment, feel like a pipe dream. But, we have to sound some, and in this post, we share with you the best spots to park for free in Norwick nearest to the most popular locations. So let’s get started.
Free Parking in Norwich, Norfolk
Where can you park in Norwich for free in Norwich? Here are streets in Norwich where you can park free of charge and unrestricted:
- Portland Street
- Saint Philips Road
- Temple Road
- Berners Street
- Mousehold Avenue
- Belsize Road
- Newbegin Road
- Wellesley Avenue South
- Ipswich Rd
What to Know about Parking for Free in Norwich, Norfolk, UK
Here are some top tips to know when parking on our suggested public free roads in Norwich:
- Be polite to the locals, you may just leave your vehicle with them.
- Do not block any driveways or access points with your parking
- Park close to the curb so as not to obstruct the road
- Make sure your vehicle is locked and safely parked
- Check the signs before you leave your vehicle
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Free Parking in Norwich City Centre
Is there any free parking in Norwich city centre? At times there are, see the chart below with the road within Norwich city centre, and when you can park on them free of charge.
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Rouen Road
- Inion Street
- Vauxhall Street
- Bishopgate
- Colegate
- Lower Clarence Road
| Roads in Norwich City Centre & When you Can Park on them For Free | Free From: |
| Princes St | 6.30 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Queen St | 6.30 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Rouen Rd | 6.30 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Prince of Wales Rd | 9 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Union St | 8 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Vauxhall St | 8 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Bishopgate | 8 pm to 7.30 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Colegate | 6 pm to 8 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
| Lower Clarence Rd | 6.30 pm to 8 am Mon to Sat All-day Sunday |
Free Parking at Norwich Railway Station, Norfolk
Where can you park for free near Norwich train station? The nearest free public parking to Norwich railway station is between a 15 to 24-minute walk eastside of the station on:
- Morse Road
- Womersley Road
- The Denes
- Cubitt Road
- Cintra Road
- Wellesley Avenue South
- Britannia Road
- Cremorne Lane
- Newbegin Close
- Pilling Park Road
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Free Disabled Parking in Norwich, Norfolk
Where is the FREE disabled parking in Norwich? There are 23 designated disabled parking bays within the city centre of Norwich but remember you can also park on single and double yellow lines for up to 3 hours with a clearly displayed blue badge on your dashboard. Some of these bays are on:
- Gentleman’s Walk
- Exchange St
- Princes St
- Brigg Street
- Opie St
- Rouen Rd
- Bank Street
- Bank Plain
- Bethel Street
- Brigg street
- Cowgate
Free Motorcycle Parking in Norwich, Norfolk
Where can I park my motorcycle for free in Norwich? Norwich county council allow motorcycles to be parked for free on any of their pay and display bays, as well as any permit parking bays as well as on the MC bays on the following roads:
- Farmers Ave – 14 bays
- Tombland – 6 spaces
- Bethel St – 15 bays
- Theatre Street – 5 spaces
- St Peters Street – 25 spaces
Free Parking in Norwich on Sunday
Where can you park in Norwich for FREE on Sundays? As well as on the outskirts, the following roads in the city centre of Norwich allow free unrestricted parking all day on Sundays:
- Princes Street
- Queen Street
- Rouen Road
- Inion Street
- Vauxhall Street
- Bishopgate
- Colegate
- Lower Clarence Road
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Free Parking near Anglia Square, Norwich
Is there free parking by Anglia Square Shopping Centre, Norwich? The nearest streets to Anglia Square Shopping Centre that are free and unrestricted to park on are located between 10 to 15 minutes walk away on the following roads,
- Millcroft
- De Caux Road
- Rosebery Road
- Capps Road
- Violet Road
- Gertrude Road
- Temple Road
- Massingham Road
- Sun Lane
Free Parking near Norwich Cathedral
Where can you park near Norwich Cathedral for FREE? The nearest free public parking to Norwich cathedral is within a 20 to 27-minute walk east of the cathedral on the following roads:
- Morse Road
- Womersley Road
- The Denes
- Cubitt Road
- Cintra Road
- Wellesley Avenue South
- Britannia Road
- Cremorne Lane
- Newbegin Close
- Pilling Park Road
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Free Parking near Norfolk & Norwich Hospital
Where can you park near Norfolk & Norwich Hospital for FREE? The nearest streets to Norfolk & Norwich Hospital with free parking are all between a 15 to 25-minute walk from the hospital on the following roads:
- Gurney Ln
- Oaklands Dr
- Dragonfly Ln
- Verbena Rd
- Yare Valley Dr
- Almond Dr
- The Pines
- Newfound Dr
- Peregrine Mews
Norwick Park and Ride Schemes
Are there a Park and Ride in Norwich? There are 6 Park and ride services that serve the city of Norwick from every direction. These are:
- Sprowston (N)
- Airport (NW)
- Costessey (NW)
- Thickthorn (SW)
- Harford (SW)
- Postwick (E)
See the chart below for further details on the Park and ride services available to Norwich City
| Norwick Park and Ride Schemes | from Norwich | Directions | Distance from the City Centre |
| Sprowston Park & Ride | North | Off Wroxham Road. A1151 | 3.1 miles |
| Airport Park & Ride | Northwest | Off A140 | 3.1 miles |
| Costessey Park & Ride | Northwest | Costessey P&R services run to N&N Hospital and UEA only | 5.5 miles |
| Thickthorn Park& Ride | Southwest | A11 | 4.1 miles |
| Harford Park & Ride | Southwest | Ipswich Road A140 | 3.3 miles |
| Postwick Park & Ride | East | Yarmouth Road. A47 | 3.9 miles |
We hope you have found the article helpful in finding your parking while saving you money. If you want to save time and effort as well, Download our super helpful map, and you can then see and choose from over 100 free parking spots all over the city and be navigated straight there.
Have a safe drive and a fun trip to the stunning city of Norwich. “Aha!”
