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Bitts Park Car Park, Carlisle

Central Carlisle car park beside Bitts Park, close to the castle, city centre and Sands Centre.

Charges1 hour £1.50; 2 hours £2.60; 3 hours £3.20; 4 hours £3.80; all day £6.10.
OpeningAccess 24 hours. Charges apply Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 6pm.
CapacityAbout 53 spaces
Accessible bays3
Local parking guide

About this car park

Bitts Park Car Park is a useful central option for Carlisle Castle, Bitts Park, the Sands Centre and the northern side of the city centre.

The car park is accessible 24 hours a day, with charges applying during the operator’s stated daytime period. Coaches, caravans, motorhomes and campers are not permitted.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 1 hour · Charges apply 8.30am to 6pm£1.50
Up to 2 hours · Charges apply 8.30am to 6pm£2.60
Up to 3 hours · Charges apply 8.30am to 6pm£3.20
Up to 4 hours · Charges apply 8.30am to 6pm£3.80
All day · Charges apply 8.30am to 6pm£6.10

Payment: Coin, card, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay and MiPermit via MiPermit (location code 712003).

On site

Facilities

    Three motorcycle spaces and three parent-and-child priority spaces.

    Leave the car behind

    Walks and places nearby

    Walk into Bitts Park, visit Carlisle Castle, continue to the cathedral and Tullie, or cross towards the Sands Centre and River Eden.

    Have a backup

    Alternative car parks

    Castle Car Park and Sands Car Park accept some vehicle types not permitted at Bitts Park.

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