We manage car parks around the National Park, as do the National Trust and local councils. There are also free smaller car parks in more remote areas.
Check details and locations on all main car parks around the Lake District
The map below shows the car parks run by the Lake District National Park Authority.
Car Parking Annual Permits can be bought online for our car parks.
All our car parks have blue badge holder spaces - please display your blue badge. Our charges apply to all vehicles, including blue badge holders. However we do allow an extra hour for blue badge holders. In order to qualify, please fill in the form below:
Blue Badge Parking Exemption Permit (Word document)
Please pay your parking fine at https://lakedistrict.ec6pay.com.
To appeal to the Lake District National Park Authority, please email parking@lakedistrict.gov.uk
All car park charges go towards keeping the National Park special for the future.
