Free parking in Bath UK

1/4/2012 6:03:23 AM

I know the date has passed – but for future reference you might consider 2 options — not free – but maybe cheaper than council or NCP:

  • ParkatmyHouse – from the site: created to connect home and business owners who would like to earn money from renting their space with drivers in need of a convenient, safe and cost-effective place to park.

    Not just Bath, but the whole UK! Particularly popular places include Twickenham, Surrey/London for the Rugby – and I’d imagine those with parking areas in Bath would be popular too for the same reason.

  • Raileasy – If there is any possibility that a car is not needed – this site is aimed at travel to various events that have rail stations nearby.

(I have no involvement in either service.)

12/23/2011 11:12:51 AM

Short answer: you can’t, sorry :/ Parking is at a premium in the tight and narrow streets of Bath.

Long answer comes from Wikitravel:

It is very easy to get lost in Bath, as a lot of it is one-way and
there’s a traffic system that prevents you driving from one side of
the city to the other. You have to go out on an unofficial ring road
and re-enter the city. Furthermore, the high population density, the
lack of a city bypass and the low capacity of the old narrow streets
means that congestion is often horrendous. In particular, on Saturdays
the car parks will all be full, and the roads will be blocked by
people queueing to get into these car parks, a problem made worse
since the opening of the new Southgate car park. At peak times, it can
be quicker to walk from the edge of Bath to town, rather than driving
and finding somewhere to park. The short answer – don’t drive in Bath.

Parking in central Bath is often a nightmare and two hour limits apply
on many streets. Most of the smaller long stay car parks will be full
by 8:30AM during the working week so you have to get in early. Major
central multi-storey car parks are based at Walcot Street, Manvers
Street (near the train stations) and Charlotte Street (off Queens
Square). Average 2010 rates are around £3 an hour – or the more
prohibitive pay and display in central bath at £1.30p per 30 minutes
in the most convenient street locations. Many parking bays are
“residents parking only” so check before leaving your car. Traffic
wardens are very efficient so don’t even think of parking on a yellow
line or going over your time limit. On Sundays and between 7PM and 8AM
other days most parking is free, however check machines for exact
details.

The best way to drive into town is to use the park and ride facilities
[12] when travelling into Bath for the day. You can park for free and
then take a bus for £2.20 per adult return (round-trip, discounts
exist) right into the city. The only downside to this is that the last
bus leaves at 8:30PM, so you can’t use this service if you’re staying
in Bath late.

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