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POpenBrampton · Cumberland CouncilCountry park parking for Talkin Tarn, lakeside walks, watersports and family visits near Brampton.
- Cars: up to 1 hour £1.50; over 1 hour £2.70. Minibuses £5.20. Coaches £6.50.
- About 120 spaces
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POpenConiston · National TrustNational Trust car park for the popular accessible circuit around Tarn Hows.
- 2 hours £7.00; 4 hours £8.50; all day £10.00.
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POpenWigton · Cumberland CouncilLarge long-stay car park close to Wigton town centre, shops and services.
- 30 minutes £0.70; 1 hour £1.20; 2 hours £1.80; 4 hours £2.90; 6 hours £3.20; 12 hours £3.90; overnight 7pm to 7am £1.10.
- About 203 spaces
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POpenCarlisle · Cumberland CouncilLarge barrier-controlled city-centre car park below Carlisle’s historic West Walls.
- 1 hour £1.50; 2 hours £2.60; 3 hours £3.20; 4 hours £3.80; 9.5 hours £4.80.
- About 250 spaces
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POpenShap · Lake District National Park AuthoritySmall free tarmac car park below Wet Sleddale Reservoir dam, south of Shap.
- Free parking.
- About 15 spaces
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POpenKeswick · Forestry EnglandMain visitor parking for Whinlatter Forest, its trails, visitor centre, café and outdoor activities.
- Up to 20 minutes free; first hour £2.90; each additional 15 minutes £0.70; maximum all-day charge £14.00.
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POpenWorkington · Cumberland CouncilWorkington town-centre multi-storey with more than 400 spaces and direct access to shopping areas.
- Published tariff page lists £1.40 per hour and a £2.80 early-bird offer for arrival before 9am and departure after 4pm. Check current signs because operating arrangements changed in June 2026.
- About 427 spaces
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POpenAllonby · Cumberland CouncilSmall free coastal car park at the southern edge of Allonby, beside the beach and seafront path.
- Free for up to 8 hours. No return within 1 hour. No overnight occupancy.
- About 6 spaces
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POpenEgremont · Cumberland CouncilTown-centre parking close to Egremont Main Street, shops and Egremont Castle.
- 30 minutes £1.00; 3 hours £2.40; 5 hours £4.60; 12 hours £5.50. Campervan overnight charge £8.80.
- About 30 spaces
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POpenCarlisle · Cumberland CouncilCentral Carlisle car park beside Bitts Park, close to the castle, city centre and Sands Centre.
- 1 hour £1.50; 2 hours £2.60; 3 hours £3.20; 4 hours £3.80; all day £6.10.
- About 53 spaces
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POpenKendal · Westmorland and Furness CouncilLong-stay Kendal town-centre car park with an early-morning all-day tariff.
- All day £1.40 if ticket purchased before 7am. Standard: 30 minutes £0.90; 1 hour £2.20; 2 hours £3.50; 3 hours £4.40; 4 hours £5.20; 6 hours £6.80; all day £8.10.
- About 81 spaces
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POpenKirkby Stephen · Kirkby Stephen Town CouncilFree long-stay parking on the edge of Kirkby Stephen town centre.
- Free parking.
- About 77 spaces
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