Leicester has more than 7,500 off-street car parking spaces for public use. They are within easy walking distance of the city centre, with its shopping and recreation facilities.
In addition there are many public car parks in the city. City Centre Parking is divided into four zones:
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NORTH ~ Haymarket, Abbey Street, Lee Circle
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SOUTH ~ Welford Road, Newarke Street (Phoenix)
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EAST ~ Rutland Centre, East Street
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WEST ~ Highcross, St Nicholas Circle
Further information on car parking in Leicester and available spaces.
Parking for blue badge holders
All Council operated city centre car parks offer free parking for disabled people displaying a blue badge. These car parks are indicated above with the following symbol*. Also see: blue badge parking scheme.
Parking for motorcycles
Free parking for motorcycles is available in the following car parks:
- Newarke Street Phoenix
- Granville Road
- Victoria Park
- Granby Halls
Free motorcycle parking is also available on Horsefair Street, Bowling Green Street and Abbey Street in the city centre.
The council can offer advice about penalty charge notices issued at ‘pay and display’ car parks. Please telephone the Customer Service team: (0116) 252 7000.
See also:
- Concessions for disabled people
- On-Street Pay & Display Machines.
