Allonby Central Car Park
Free central Allonby parking beside the children's play area and council public toilets, convenient for the village, beach and seafront.
Finding the entrance
Use the recognised parking area beside the children's play area and public toilets at East Sea Banks. The map pin is a practical central location rather than a council-published surveyed entrance point.
About this car park
Allonby Central Car Park is the most convenient council parking area for the heart of the village. Cumberland Council identifies it as the Central Car Park next to the play area, placing it close to the seafront, village facilities and Allonby's public toilets.
The council included Central Car Park in its 2025 programme of repairs and surface improvements to Allonby's parking areas.
Parking charges and time limit
Parking is free. Cumberland Council's current parking schedule lists Allonby Central Car Park as operating on all days and at all hours, with a maximum stay of 8 hours. There is no return within 1 hour and no overnight occupancy.
Motor cars, motorcycles and heavy motor cars not exceeding 3.5 tonnes are permitted in designated areas. Valid permits are allowed. A campervan or motorhome within the permitted vehicle class can therefore park during the day, but the vehicle must not be occupied overnight.
Public toilets
This is the strongest Allonby parking option for visitors who need public toilet facilities. Cumberland Council's current public-toilet directory places the Allonby public toilets by the children's play area at East Sea Banks, postcode CA15 6PT.
The existence and operating condition of specific accessible toilet facilities can change, so visitors with essential accessibility requirements should check the latest council information rather than assuming a particular cubicle will be available.
Location
The car park is beside the children's play area and seafront green in central Allonby. The map pin at approximately 54.773780, -3.430614, OS grid reference NY080430, uses the mapped CA15 6PT / play-area location. Cumberland Council does not publish a surveyed entrance coordinate, so the pin should be treated as a practical navigation point for the Central parking area.
How many spaces?
No reliable current numerical capacity is published by Cumberland Council for this exact car park. Cumbria Guru therefore leaves the capacity unnumbered instead of presenting an estimated bay count as fact.
What is nearby?
From Central Car Park visitors can quickly reach the beach, village green, play area, public toilets, bus stops, cafés and the village centre. The England Coast Path passes through the Allonby seafront area, making this a practical starting point for a coastal walk in either direction.
Parking demand rises sharply in good summer weather. If Central is full, use one of Allonby's recognised Main, North or South parking areas.
What parking costs
Payment: No payment required.
Valid permits are allowed under Cumberland Council's current Allonby parking schedule.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Picnic area
- Regraded public parking area beside the seafront green surface
Council public toilets are beside the children's play area. Central village facilities, cafés, seafront and bus stops are nearby.
Walks and places nearby
Ideal for the children's play area, Allonby beach, village green and central facilities. It also provides easy access to the England Coast Path and short walks along Allonby Bay.
Alternative car parks
Allonby Main Car Park is farther south opposite Jack's Surf Bar. Allonby North Car Park serves the northern beach. Allonby South Car Park is a smaller coastal option at the southern edge of the village.
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