Heath Hospital Parking

All parking at Heath Hospital is completely free for visitors to the hospital. Please keep in mind that the car park is very busy, and up to 16,000 cars use the site on a daily basis, so use alternative travel when possible, or allow plenty of time to find a parking space. Patient car parks are clearly indicated in the blue zones. If you park in the wrong zone, you will be fined £70. If you pay within 14 days, you will only need to pay £40. 

Please note that if you need to park for more than four hours, you will need to register your number at one of the 40 terminals located throughout the hospital. This will give you an extra four hours of parking. 

The hospital also has a park and ride service, which is also free to use for patients and their families accompanying them. It takes about six minutes to reach the hospital, and there is free Wi-Fi on the bus.

Looking for a place to park close to Heath Hospital? You can browse through the options available on our website. Long-term and short-term off-street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages. Book your car park in advance in minutes from the comfort of your couch.

If you’re looking at another option for Heath Hospital parking, there are plenty of car parks located throughout the city centre. 

Castle Mews Car Park:

• Postcode: CF10 3ER
• Opening hours: 24 hours a day
• Charging Hours: Monday – Saturday (8am - 8pm), Sunday (10am - 5pm)
• Number of spaces: 48​
• Blue badge parking: no designated spaces, but blue badge holders park for free 
• Cost:
• 1 hour: £2.10
• 2 hours: £3.40
• 3 hours: £4.10
• 4 hours: £5.10
• 5 hours: £6.10
• ​​​Evenings (6pm - 8pm): ​£2.40

North Road Car Park:

• Postcode: CF10 3DU
• Opening hours: 24 hours a day
• Charging Hours: Mon to Sun – 8am - 6pm
• Number of spaces: 189
• Blue badge parking: no designated spaces, but blue badge holders park for free 
• Cost: 
• 4 hours: £5.10
• Full day (until midnight of that day): £8.80

Sophia Gardens Car Park:

• Postcode: CF11 9JU
• Opening hours: 24 hours a day
• Charging Hours: 24 hours a day
• Number of spaces: 284
• Blue badge parking: yes, and blue badge holders park for free 
• Cost: 
• 1 hour: £2.10
• 2 hours: £3.40
• 3 hours: £4.10
• 4 hours: £5.10
• 5 hours: £6.10
• 6 hours: £7.90
• 7 hours: £8.60
• 8 hours: £9.20
• 9 hours: £9.90
• 10 hours: £10.60
• 11 hours: £13.20
• 12-24 hours: £17.60
• Week pass: £36.30
• Coach parking per hour: £5.00
• Coach parking 24 hours: £19.20
• Season pass: 
• 1 month £110
• 3 months: £300
• 6 months: £550
• 1 year: £1,025
• Please note that season passes do not reserve a parking space for you, but provide cheaper parking than paying on a daily or weekly basis. 

YourParkingSpace offers long-term and short-term off-street parking in Cardiff City Centre. Download our free app for iOS and Android and browse through our options, including driveways and lock-up garages.

By Train: The Heath Low Level train station is an 18-minute walk from the hospital and services the Transport for Wales line. 

By Bus: Several bus lines stop at the hospital, including 1 City Circle, 8, 9, 15, 51, 654, 65, 65A, 86, 86X, 95 and X. 

By Car: Heath Hospital is located just off the A48 to the north of Cardiff. 

Blue badge holders can park for free at any of the council-run car parks in the city centre. 

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Heath Hospital, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

There aren’t any electric charging stations at the hospital, but you’ll find plenty within the city centre.  

A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

Need a boost? Book in advance with YourParkingSpace and remove the stress of finding that elusive charging station.

Do you own an empty parking space near Heath Hospital? Turn your vacant driveway, parking space, or lock-up garage into income with YourParkingSpace. List your space for free in only 2 minutes.

Where is Heath Hospital located?

Heath Hospital, otherwise known as the University Hospital of Wales, is located on Heath Park Way near Heath Park. It’s about 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Cardiff. 

What should I bring with me when I come into hospital? 

It is recommended that you bring things like a hairbrush, towel, pyjamas, toothbrush, comfortable clothing, tissues, any medication you might be on, as well as things to keep you entertained. Please note that storage is limited in the ward, so try to arrange for a friend or relative to take your suitcase. 

Will medical students be working at the hospital? 

Yes, both medical and nursing students may be working with the teams looking after you. If you would prefer not to have students present, that is entirely up to you. 

What are the opening hours of the facilities at the hospital?

• Aroma:
• Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 7.00pm
• Weekends: 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Aroma coffee pod: 
• Monday to Friday: 7.30am - 2.00pm
• Bwyd Blasus:
• Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
• Post office: 
• Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
• Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm
• Boots:
• Monday to Friday: 7.00am – 8.00pm
• Saturday: 8.00am – 7.00pm
• Sunday: 11.00 – 8.00pm
• Tiger:
• Monday to Friday: 8.00am - 7.00pm
• Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
• Sunday: 12.00 noon - 4.00pm
• WH Smith: 
• Monday to Friday: 7.30am – 8.00pm
• Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm
• Sunday: 10.00am – 6.00pm
• Stock Shop:
• Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 6.00pm
• Saturday: 11.00pm – 5.30pm
• Sunday: 12.00pm – 5.30pm
• Books:
• Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.30pm