Sheffield Parking
Information about Parking in Sheffield
Sheffield, known as ‘the Steel City’ has grown from industrial roots to a city of great history and a thriving centre with an exciting culture, nightlife and retail hotspots. The city also has a longstanding sporting heritage and is home to the world’s oldest football club, Sheffield F.C. Its range of attractions are well worth a visit. Most of the on-street Sheffield parking throughout the city is restricted to residents' parking zones, and car parks in Sheffield can be a bit expensive.
Don’t waste time trying to find parking. Reserve a convenient parking space in advance with YourParkingSpace so you can save time and money for exploring the scenic centre. YourParkingSpace offers many different off-street parking opportunities across Sheffield, to suit your times and schedules with no restrictions!
Both long term and short term parking is available with our hourly and weekly booking options in some of the most popular destinations in Sheffield, including near John Lewis, Lyceum, Peace Gardens and Sheffield Cathedral.
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Parking in Central Sheffield
It can be tricky to navigate parking solutions in Sheffield city centre due to the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). The following restrictions apply to city centre on-street parking:
Monday to Sunday: charging from 8am to 8:30pm
Monday to Saturday: special evening rate from 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Sunday: special flat rate of £1 a day
no time limits for parking on street
single yellow lines: no parking from 8am to 8.30pm
motorcycles can use our pay and display parking for free at all times
Car parking charges have been introduced at Graves Park, Millhouses Park and Hillsborough Park. Income raised from these charges will directly support the maintenance of these parks. Hours of charging are from 9:30am to 6:30pm, 7 days a week. Disabled Blue Badge holders have free unlimited parking at all of the sites.
No one wants that fine through the letterbox, so on the YourParkingSpace map, we make sure that we only offer parking spaces that you are entitled to park in!
Nearby Attractions
Sheffield has a wealth of attractions, with many historical and heritage sites to visit within the city and beyond. Take in the sights at Sheffield Cathedral and afterwards enjoy the nature in the Winter Garden, with a 22 metre high ceiling and a multi award-winning array of stunning greenery. If you’re looking for more, take a stroll in the Botanical Gardens.
Nearby parking options include Carver Street Car Park, John Lewis or Fitzwilliam Street Car Park, however, these tend to get very busy, especially on weekends. For an easy and cheap parking space that will drop you close to all the best attractions, head to YourParkingSpace or download our free App.
Beyond the city centre, Chatsworth House and grounds is ideal for a day trip, where you’ll discover the story of the Chatsworth Family and can enjoy a guided tour of the magnificent interior. For some fresh air, head to The Peak District for plenty of climbing and walking routes suitable for all the family.
Public Transport
Car
Sheffield can be reached from the South via the M1. Past Sheffield this route takes you onto Leeds, and if you turn onto the A57 or A635 you’ll reach Manchester in 1h 20. The closest major airport to Sheffield is Manchester airport.
There are 7 Park and Ride services at different points around the city.
Train
Sheffield Station is managed by East Midlands Trains, and there are regular trains to Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham and York via Doncaster.
There are listings for convenient parking spaces on the YourParkingSpace map for rent only a few moments’ walk from Sheffield Train Station. The spaces are located on Castle Croft Drive and are available 24 hours on all days.
Electric Vehicles
In Sheffield, a green parking permit is available for low-emission vehicles such as electric, gas and dual-fuelled vehicles (for example electric hybrids). It does not include biodiesel-enabled vehicles.
When you apply for a green permit, you will be sent a cardboard clock. You must use this clock to show what time your parking started. If you do not comply with the conditions of the scheme you may receive a parking fine.
To make use of charging points in Sheffield, electric vehicle drivers are advised to become a member of a public charging network. There are lots of charging points across Sheffield, a few include 5 electric car charging points available at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Dunelm Mill Charge Point and Montgomery Road.
A network of all electric vehicle charging points in the UK can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.
Disabled Parking
As you may already know, the Blue Badge allows you to park in more places, for longer, and often free of charge!
Pay and display bays are free of charge and without time limit. Some of the car parks are for permit holders. Even if you park in a disabled bay in one of these car parks you must display a valid permit as well as your blue badge.
Be sure to check signs in privately operated car parks as badge holders may have to pay.
Single or double yellow lines, you can park for a maximum of 3 hours:
where there are no loading/unloading restrictions that apply
providing you don’t cause an obstruction to other road users or pedestrians
your parking clock must be displayed
Permit/loading bays: park for a maximum of 3 hours. Your parking clock must be displayed.
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
Monday to Sunday there are charges from 8am to 8:30pm, and on Monday to Saturday there is a special evening rate from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.
On Sunday, there is a special flat rate of £1 a day. On Bank holidays parking is free in any on-street parking.
Space Owners
Got a spare driveway, parking space or lock-up garage in Sheffield? It’s simple to list your space for free. Set your price and watch the bookings roll in.
Q&As
Is parking free on Sunday in Sheffield?
Monday to Sunday there are on-street parking charges from 8am to 8:30pm. On Sunday there is a special flat rate of £1 a day, and there are no time limits for parking on-street. Around Christmas time, the Council offer free all day Sunday parking in Sheffield City Council on-street pay and display bays and car parks from Sunday 18 November to Sunday 23 December.
Is parking free on bank holidays in Sheffield?
On-street parking in Sheffield city centre is free on most bank holidays, check restrictions locally. Although fees have been introduced for parking on Sundays, Sheffield Council usually do not charge on Bank Holiday Mondays. The August Bank Holiday and Easter Monday are free, as is on-street pay and display bays and car parks from Sunday 18 November to Sunday 23 December.
How much is parking in Sheffield city centre?
On-street parking in Sheffield City Centre has charging restrictions in place Monday to Sunday, from 8am to 8:30pm. On Monday to Saturday there is a special evening rate from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Sunday fees are a flat rate of £1 a day. There are no time limits for parking on street, and on single yellow lines no parking is allowed from 8am to 8.30pm. Car parking charges have been introduced at Graves Park, Millhouses Park and Hillsborough Park. Hours of charging are from 9:30am to 6:30pm, 7 days a week. The cost is 50p per hour or £2.50 per day at Graves Park, Millhouses Park and Hillsborough Parkside Road; 50p for 1 hour, £1 for 2 hours, £1.50 for 3 hours and £2 for maximum stay of 4 hours at Hillsborough Hawksley Avenue.
Is pay and display free on Sunday?
On-street parking has a flat day rate of £1 a day on Sundays in the City centre. Car parking charges at Graves Park, Millhouses Park and Hillsborough Park car parks apply 7 days a week. Disabled Blue Badge holders have free unlimited parking at all of the sites. Sheffield City parking machines continue to accept cash but additional facilities to pay by chip and pin or contactless cashless payments are available. You can also pay by phone.
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Latest Sheffield parking reviews
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Parking on Castle Croft Drive, S2
I used this parking spot for a concert I was attending at the O2 Academy. Very easy to find from the M1. The spot was more than adequate for my 4 door saloon and the area felt safe. It was an easy 10 minute walk tops to the Academy through the railway station which also meant a nice quick getaway after the concert as I wasn't queuing to get out of a multi- storey car park. I messaged the owner of the space straight after booking and received a very friendly, informative reply straight after putting me at ease. I would 100% recommend this space and would definitely use it again.
SAMANTHA -
Parking at Sheffield Infirmary Tesco, S6
close to many university accommodations and only a short walk from town centre so very convenient. Will be using again :)
Laura -
Parking on Brookshaw Park, Russell Street, S3
Great value and easy 10 minute walk to the O2 Academy. Easy to find and plenty of spaces were available
John -
Parking on Lee Croft, S1
Plenty of parking spaces,great prices booked pre -pay .in 3/4 mins of walking to city centre ideal.
Joseph -
Parking on Lee Croft, S1
Easy to use and helps me find car parks that are at a good price and easy to change times at any point when needed. So will be using again as Sheffield City Centre is a nightmare to drive around looking for parking spaces. Do bare in mind sometimes parking spaces are not that easy to find but depends on time of day I suppose
Zainab -
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Parking on Eyre Street, S1
Easy to find, sat nav took straight there. Simple to book and parking process. Would recommend
Christine -
Parking on Eyre Street, S1
Firstly, I would recommend comparing the costs between using YPS and the primary car park operator APCOA. in connection with Football at Bramall Lane, I've often used the car park with the normal arrangement of paying on exit having scanned the token to benefit from from the "football discount" and paid of the order of £6 from memory . This is the 2nd occasion I've booked through YPS. This time it was significantly more (£8.75+)than when I've used it a few weeks ago(£4 albeit for a Friday night) In terms of the facility, all seemed fine having learned about the YPS checking out process on that previous visit. However, unlike last time, having pressed the "Help" button as specified, the lady who eventually answered appeared not to to be conversant with the YPS process. I gave her my Booking ID but she then then asked for my name, told me to leave my token on top of the box whereupon she lifted the barrier for me to exit. I hope there's not a "fine" in the post!
Robert -