Welwyn Garden City Parking

There are several car parks available in Welwyn Garden City town. They offer a range of long stay and short stay parking options with differing tariffs of parking fees.

Parking in Welwyn Garden City town requires a little advance planning to ensure a hassle free experience.

A pay and display system of charging is in use in all Welwyn Garden City parking. There are 30 minutes of free parking available, but you must still ensure that you get a ticket from the machine and display this in your vehicle. Simply press the green button on the payment machines twice in order to get your free 30 minute parking ticket.

Campus East Lower car park is a long stay car park with 325 spaces and 10 disabled parking bays. Charges apply Monday to Saturday between 7am and 6pm, and between 10am and 5pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays. Parking on Sundays is £1 for the whole day. On Saturdays it is £3.50 all day. Between Monday and Friday, parking costs £6 for the day if you park before 11am and £3 if it is after 11am.

Campus East Upper car park is only available on the weekend. It has 145 parking bays. None of these are designated disabled bays. On Saturday it is £3.50 for a parking ticket, valid between 7am to 6pm. On Sundays it is £1 for a parking ticket, valid between 10am to 5pm. Outside of these times, you cannot park in this car park and a penalty charge notice may be issued if you do so.

Campus West car park is a short stay car park, offering 329 parking spaces with 8 disabled bays. Parking charges apply between Monday and Saturday from 7am to 6pm. Fees range from £1.50 for 2 hours, to £6 for over 4 hours. On Sunday, it is £1 for a full day ticket between 10am and 5pm.

Cherry Tree car park is available only on the weekend and evenings. It has 44 spaces and 3 disabled parking bays. On Monday to Friday, you can park for free in this car park between 6pm and midnight. On Saturday, parking charges apply between 7am and 6pm, and range from 50p for up to 1 hour and £6 for over 4 hours. On Sunday, it costs £1 for the whole day and you can park between 10am and 5pm.

Hunters Bridge is a multi storey car park. It has 634 spaces with 18 designated disabled bays. Parking charges apply between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday. Charges range from £1.50 for 2 hours to £6 for over 4 hours. On Sunday, charges apply between 10am and 5pm and it costs £1 for the whole day.

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The nearest major airport to Welwyn Garden City is London Luton airport. There are a range of parking options on site, including long-stay and short-stay.

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Welwyn Garden City has a vibrant and bustling town centre. There are beautiful floral displays, iconic trees, and award winning parks. The city celebrated its first centenary in 2020.

Only 25 minutes away from London in central Hertfordshire, the city is well located for exploring the area. Nearby attractions include Welwyn Roman Baths, which is the site of some fascinating ruins; Stanborough Park, with two large lakes and 126 acres of award winning parkland; and Hatfield House, which was the principal resident for Elizabeth I prior to her becoming queen.

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Train:

There is a railway station in Welwyn Garden City, running regular services to and from London. The average journey time from Welwyn Garden City to London is 37 minutes. The train operators that run services from this station are Great Northern and Thameslink.

Bus:

Arriva operates a number of bus routes in Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding local area.

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind. There are 23 on street disabled parking bays in Welwyn Garden City. These are free of charge for Blue Badge holders.

There are designated disabled parking bays in Welwyn Garden City car parks. You must ensure that you display your Blue Badge. It is important to be aware that Blue Badge holders must pay the standard parking charges for parking in Welwyn Garden City car parks.

You will find electric vehicle charging points around Welwyn Garden City. Locations include Waitrose Welwyn, Oaklands College, and the Civic Centre car park in Prospect Place. A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

Most of the car parks in Welwyn Garden City offer cheaper parking on the weekends, with many offering all day parking on a Sunday for only £1. Sunday parking charges apply on Bank Holidays too.

Campus East Upper car park and Cherry Tree car park are only available at the weekends. Cherry Tree car park is also available in the evenings between 6pm and midnight. Parking is free there between these times.

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Where can I find free parking in Welwyn Garden City?

A pay and display system of charging is in use in all Welwyn Garden City parking. However, you can get 30 minutes of free parking in most car parks. You must still ensure that you get a ticket from the machine and display this in your vehicle. Simply press the green button on the payment machines twice in order to get your free 30 minute parking ticket.

Is there on street parking available for Blue Badge holders?

Yes, there are 23 on street disabled parking bays in Welwyn Garden City. These are free of charge for Blue Badge holders.

Do I need to apply for a Blue Badge to park in a disabled parking bay?

Yes, you do. Remember to always display your Blue Badge clearly to avoid hefty fines.