King Street Car Park, Ambleside
Central short-stay parking in Ambleside, close to shops, cafés and the historic town centre.
Finding the entrance
Access from King Street. Wednesday market arrangements significantly reduce or prevent normal parking.
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.
What parking costs
Payment: Cash, card, contactless and PayByPhone via PayByPhone (location code 9907).
Facilities
- Tarmac surface
No height restriction is listed. Motorcycles park free under the published rules.
Walks and places nearby
Walk to Ambleside shops, restaurants, Bridge House and routes towards Stock Ghyll Force.
Alternative car parks
Rydal Road and Lake Road provide larger Ambleside parking options.
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