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St Bees parking

St Bees Foreshore Car Park

Large seafront car park for St Bees beach, the coastal path and the start of the Coast to Coast walk.

Charges1 hour £1.80; 2 hours £3.00; 4 hours £4.30; 12 hours £8.80. Seven-day permit £33.
OpeningOpen all day Monday to Sunday.
CapacityAbout 211 spaces
Local parking guide

About this car park

St Bees Foreshore is the main official parking area for the beach, promenade and the western start of the Coast to Coast route.

It has more than 200 general spaces and supports visits ranging from short beach stops to full-day coastal walks. A seven-day permit is also listed by the council.

Charges and payment

What parking costs

Up to 1 hour · Current Cumberland Council tariff checked 2 August 2026£1.80
Up to 2 hours · Current Cumberland Council tariff checked 2 August 2026£3.00
Up to 4 hours · Current Cumberland Council tariff checked 2 August 2026£4.30
Up to 12 hours · Current Cumberland Council tariff checked 2 August 2026£8.80
Seven-day permit · Permit price listed by operator£33.00

Payment: Cash, card, contactless and MiPermit via MiPermit (location code 703114).

On site

Facilities

  • ✓ Toilets

Beach and promenade access; public toilets are available in the foreshore area.

Leave the car behind

Walks and places nearby

Direct access to St Bees beach, St Bees Head, the England Coast Path and the traditional start of the Coast to Coast walk.

Have a backup

Alternative car parks

Limited village parking is available away from the foreshore; do not obstruct residential streets.

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