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Ambleside parking

King Street Car Park, Ambleside

Central short-stay parking in Ambleside, close to shops, cafés and the historic town centre.

Charges1 hour £2.60; 2 hours £4.40; 3 hours £5.80; 4 hours £7.40.
OpeningOpen daily except Wednesday market restrictions; short-stay charging applies.
CapacityAbout 29 spaces
Accessible bays3
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Access from King Street. Wednesday market arrangements significantly reduce or prevent normal parking.

Local parking guide

About this car park

King Street is a compact central Ambleside car park with 29 general spaces and three disabled spaces.

It is closed for the Wednesday market outside a designated parking area, generally from around 6am to 4pm. Check signs carefully on market day.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 1 hour · Not available during Wednesday market restrictions where applicable£2.60
Up to 2 hours · Standard tariff£4.40
Up to 3 hours · Standard tariff£5.80
Up to 4 hours · Maximum published band£7.40

Payment: Cash, card, contactless and PayByPhone via PayByPhone (location code 9907).

On site

Facilities

  • Tarmac surface

No height restriction is listed. Motorcycles park free under the published rules.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Walk to Ambleside shops, restaurants, Bridge House and routes towards Stock Ghyll Force.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Rydal Road and Lake Road provide larger Ambleside parking options.

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