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Ambleside parking

Miller Bridge Car Park, Ambleside

Large long-stay council car park between Ambleside town centre and Waterhead.

Charges1 hour £2.60; 2 hours £4.40; 3 hours £5.80; 4 hours £7.40; 6 hours £8.80; all day £10.60.
OpeningOpen all day, seven days a week; chargeable 8am to 9pm.
CapacityAbout 210 spaces
Know before you arrive

Finding the entrance

Follow the signed approach to Miller Bridge Car Park from the southern side of Ambleside. Watch for pedestrians and buses.

Local parking guide

About this car park

Miller Bridge is one of Ambleside’s largest public car parks, with 210 general spaces and no height restriction.

It is a strong long-stay option for the town and lake, although National Park parking permits are not valid here. Motorcycles may use spaces free with consideration for other vehicles.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 1 hour · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£2.60
Up to 2 hours · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£4.40
Up to 3 hours · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£5.80
Up to 4 hours · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£7.40
Up to 6 hours · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£8.80
All day · Charges apply 8am to 9pm£10.60

Payment: Cash and phone via PayByPhone (location code 59539).

Westmorland and Furness National Park permits are not valid at this car park.

On site

Facilities

  • Tarmac surface

Large long-stay surface car park with no height restriction.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Convenient for Ambleside town centre, Waterhead, Borrans Park, Galava Roman Fort and onward lake cruises and walking routes.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Low Fold, Rydal Road, Lake Road and King Street provide other Ambleside options.

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