Caldew Riverside Car Park, Carlisle
Very large long-stay council car park within walking distance of Carlisle city centre.
Finding the entrance
Use Viaduct Estate Road and follow the barrier-controlled entrance. Temporary regeneration signs may adjust the approach.
About this car park
Caldew Riverside is one of Carlisle’s largest city-centre car parks, with 450 general-use spaces and no maximum stay during the published access period.
The council confirmed that the car park remained open during adjacent remediation works in 2026. Local access or capacity may still be affected by regeneration activity, so follow temporary signs.
What parking costs
Payment: Card, contactless, Apple Pay, Google Pay and MiPermit via MiPermit (location code 712009).
Monthly and annual permits are available.
Facilities
- Tarmac surface
Large barrier-controlled surface car park. Recycling banks are located at the lower Viaduct area.
Walks and places nearby
A practical option for Carlisle Cathedral, the city centre, Carlisle Castle, shops and the historic quarter, reached via pedestrian routes and steps.
Alternative car parks
West Walls and Viaduct are nearby council alternatives.
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