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 – 2023
Where is the Free Park in Winchester? Here are some streets with free parking in Winchester:
- 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.
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 Road | 13 mins | 14 mins |
| Moss Road | 15 mins | 15 mins |
| Saint John’s Road | 13 mins | 14 mins |
| Fairdown Close | 19 mins | 20 mins |
| Garbett Road (See Details) | 17 mins | 17 mins |
| Imber Road | 18 mins | 19 mins |
| Winnall Manor Road | 20 mins | 20 mins |
| Shepherds Road | 21 mins | 22 mins |
| Warren Road | 21 mins | 22 mins |
| North Hill Close | 15 mins | 18 mins |
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 Road | 12 mins |
| Old Gardens | 17 mins |
| Bere Close | 21 mins |
| Moss Road | 17 mins |
| Westley Close | 18 mins |
| Old Gardens | 17 mins |
| Saint John’s Road | 18 mins |
| Courtenay Road | 19 mins |
| Wessex Drive | 21 mins |
| Kynegils Road | 24 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 Road | 17 mins |
| Thurmond Crescent | 20 mins |
| Battery Hill | 24 mins |
| Kilham Lane | 21 mins |
| Woodfield Drive | 22 mins |
| Wayneflete Place | 21 mins |
| Mildmay Street | 25 mins |
| Stanmore Lane | 26 mins |
| Wavell Way | 28 mins |
| Westley Close | 25 mins |
Free Parking Near the University of Winchester Campus
| Free Parking Near University of Winchester Campus | Approx walking time to the University |
| Thurmond Crescent | 20 mins |
| Thurmond Road | 17 mins |
| Battery Hill | 20 mins |
| Wayneflete Place | 21 mins |
| Mildmay Street | 25 mins |
| Stanmore Lane | 26 mins |
| Woodfield Drive | 22 mins |
| Kilham Lane | 21 mins |
| Stockers Avenue | 26 mins |
Free Parking Near the H.M Prison Winchester
| Free Parking Near The H.M Prison Winchester | Approx walking time to the Prison |
| Thurmond Road | 17 mins |
| Thurmond Crescent | 17 mins |
| Battery Hill | 21 mins |
| North Hill Close | 22 mins |
| Wayneflete Place | 22 mins |
| Westley Close | 23 mins |
| Birinus Road | 24 mins |
| Stockers Avenue | 25 mins |
| Bere Close | 26 mins |
| Kynegils Road | 34 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.
Cheapest 4-hour Car Parks in Winchester
| Cheapest 4 hour Car Parks in Winchester | Price |
| Harestock | Free |
| St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve | Free |
| 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 |
| Harestock | Free |
| 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 |
Cheapest 24-hour Car Parks in Winchester
| Cheapest 24 hour Car Parks in Winchester | Price |
| Harestock | Free |
| 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
