Reading Parking
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Reading is at the heart of the Great West Way. With gorgeous hotels, medieval history, and a vibrant shopping centre, Reading is a wonderful place to visit.
Top attractions include the Reading Museum, the Museum of English Rural Life, and Prospect Park. Reading is also known for its annual music festival, held in conjunction with Leeds Festival. With hundreds of visitors flocking to Reading each year, convenient parking spaces can be tricky to secure.
There are several car parks in Reading town centre. There are also lots of pay and display parking bays in the town centre. Prices start from £1.50 for up to one hour, rising to £12 for 24 hours. Weekly and season tickets are available for regular parking. Overnight parking is available from £4 between 6pm and 8am. Parking in Reading town centre can get busy at peak times. Commuters and visitors often find it difficult to get a reasonable space.
This is where YourParkingSpace can help you out.
Offering a quick and simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance, YourParkingSpace gives you the choice of a range of off-street parking spaces across Reading. These include driveways and lock-up garages. Prices start from as low as £2.
Book in advance with YourParkingSpace to ensure that a convenient space is waiting for you when you arrive in Reading. Spend your time exploring the cultural capital of the Thames valley rather than seeking out a space.
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Parking in Reading
Parking in the city centre gets busy at peak times. Many of the car parks in the centre are operated by Reading Borough Council, but there are some that are run by NCP. Across the city, there are 2324 parking spaces available in off-street car parks. There are also 248 pay and display on-street spaces.
There are resident parking schemes in place on some of the streets in Reading parking zones. In order to apply for a permit, residents must contact Reading Borough Council. It is possible to apply online for a parking permit. A household can apply for a maximum of two resident permits. Each resident is allowed two free visitor parking permits each year.
Other parking restrictions to be aware of include:
- Double yellow lines, where you can't park.
- Single yellow lines, where you can only park at certain times. Be sure to check the signs when parking on these.
It is important to note that additional parking restrictions may be found on bus routes and on main roads to keep traffic moving during busy times in the city centre. There may also be restrictions in place around busy shopping areas and in residential areas around schools, junctions and crossings.
Reading Airport Parking
London Heathrow is the nearest airport. Parking in the area around London Heathrow airport is always in high demand. Book in advance with YourParkingSpace to ensure that you can access a cheap, secure and convenient parking space near the airport. Options are available for long stay or short stay parking.
Nearby Attractions
Reading has a number of attractions to visit. The Reading Museum hosts local history and nature exhibitions. It contains an exhibit on the town’s history and displays a Victorian replica of the Bayeux tapestry. Another museum not to be missed is the Museum of English Rural Life, which presents a history of English food and farming.
If you enjoy being outdoors, check out Prospect Park and the ruins of the 12th Century Reading Abbey next to the Victorian formal garden, Forbury Gardens.
Each year, Reading Festival is held on August Bank Holiday weekend. This is the place to be for music lovers. Some of the most successful UK and international rock and pop bands have played at Reading Festival over the years, including Blink 182, Muse, and Radiohead.
Find fantastic parking in Reading with YourParkingSpace within a short walking distance of these great attractions.
Public Transport
Car
The main route into Reading is via the M4 to the south of the city and then head north along the A33.
Train
Reading train station is one of the busiest rail hubs in Britain, with about 17 million passengers passing through the station each year. There are frequent services to local and national destinations.
Electric Vehicles
Publicly accessible electric vehicle charging points are available at several locations in the Reading area. These are located at: The Oracle Holy Brook Car Park, Garrard Street Car Park, Green Park Business Park, WLMG Nissan, Mereoak, and Winnersh Triangle.
A network of all electric vehicle charging points in the UK can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.
Disabled Parking in Reading
Blue Badge holders have more options about where to park and for how long. However, it is important to always check the signs before parking.
A vehicle displaying a Blue Badge can park:
- In on-street disabled parking bays.
- On single or double yellow lines for up to three hours. But you must not park in a place where loading or unloading is banned.
- Free of charge on-street at Reading parking meters or in pay and display bays
- In disabled spaces in off-street car parks
- In on-street parking spaces which state a parking time limit. The time limit may not apply to Blue Badge holders, but always make sure you check the signs.
Overnight, Weekends & Bank Holidays
Avoid the panicky feeling of knowing that it is getting late and you have no idea where to park. YourParkingSpace is here for you 24 hours a day. We can help you to find a space fast.
Parking in some car parks is available overnight. Many car parks offer a reduced parking charge overnight. Overnight parking is available from £4 between 6pm and 8am.
Space Owners
Do you own an empty parking space in Reading? Have you ever considered earning an easy extra income from your vacant driveway, parking space or lock-up garage? list your space for free in moments. Parking in Reading is highly sought after. Watch the bookings start rolling in and you could score a simple second income in no time.
Q&As
How to apply for a parking permit in Reading?
Residents can apply for a Reading parking permit by contacting Reading Borough Council. It is possible to apply online. Residents are entitled to two free visitor permit books each year.
How much is parking at Reading train station?
There is a short stay multi-storey car park at Reading train station. Up to 20 minutes is free and up to one-hour costs £4. There is also a long stay car park for parking in Reading train station. Prices for parking in Reading station long stay car park start at £4.50 for one hour and rise to £25 for 24 hours.
What time is free parking in Reading?
There is no specific time when parking in Reading centre is free. However, if you are picking up or dropping off passengers, you can park in the Reading station car park for free for up to 20 minutes.
How much is parking in Reading city centre?
Reading parking charges vary depending on where you park. Prices start from £1.50 for up to one hour, rising to £12 for 24 hours. Weekly and season tickets are available for regular parking.
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Latest Reading parking reviews
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Parking on Belbury Financial Services, RG1
Very easy to find, perfect spaces in a pretty good location for a short walk to the centre of Reading, although a pity there isn't a direct cut through (you have to walk back out of Livery Close) Worth using street view first so you have a picture in your mind before arrival. Will use again if I have the need to working in Reading Town centre in the further.
Graeme -
Parking on Kennet Street, RG1
Great value for Reading town centre and secure, Very helpful owner. Space was a tight squeeze to get into (between a wall and a column, but I realised afterwards it would have been easier had I approached it from the other end. Will use again.
Paul -
Parking on Kings Road, RG1
So easy to book it was only 4 minutes walk from where I was going. Will use it again when I’m back in Reading. Thank yiu
Keith -
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Parking on Belbury Financial Services, RG1
Very close to Oracle. Good price. Straightforward to find as long as the instructions are followed. Will definitely use again if I’m in the area.
Deven -
Parking on Lion Court, RG1
The carpark is easy to find and the instructions are very clear. And the location is very close to train station and town centre. Nice spot!
Kwok Ching -
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Parking on Indigo Apartments, RG1
Great location, owner messaged me straight away with notes on how to find the parking spot and we found it straight away. Only problem we had was the spaces are a little tight so if had a big car would be tight. Would definitely recommend/use again if in area. Thanks.
Luke -
Parking on Great Knollys Street, RG1
Super easy Less than 10 minute walk to station easy to find Will use again for sure!! Would suggest a Big car wouldn’t fit easily or would over hang. We had fiesta so fine! *o* Would just suggest maybe a sign or plaque to clearly show space as has to log on to find pictures which wasn’t easy when rushing for train!
Gemma -