Free Parking in Berkhamsted, ENG: Where to Find It
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For general free parking, use the High Street’s limited-waiting section between St Johns Well Lane and Cross Oak Road, where the maximum stay is 30 minutes and the no-return period is two hours. Bournside is free only for Blue Badge holders and motorcycles. Blue Badge holders can also park free of charge without a time limit in Dacorum Borough Council’s off-street car parks.
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Parksy Parking Near Berkhamsted Station and Gossoms End
Parksy lists a priced space at Berkhamsted Station Car Park, 0.2 miles from the search area, at £10.50 a day.
Parksy also lists a space at Gossoms End, Berkhamsted HP4, 0.6 miles away, at £1.50 an hour. A separate Berkhamsted HP4 space is listed 0.9 miles away with 24/7 access at £6.25 an hour.
Drivers travelling farther from Berkhamsted can find a Parksy space at Hemel Hempstead Station Car Park, 3.4 miles away, at £10.50 a day. Parksy also lists Clementine Way in Hemel Hempstead at £4.30 a day, 3.6 miles away, and a space near Fernville Surgery at £4.70 a day, 4.1 miles away.
Berkhamsted Alternatives When Canal Fields and the High Street Are Occupied
Berkhamsted’s Lower Kings Road car park provides a named council alternative with several tariff levels. Floors 1, 2 and 3 charge £2 for up to one hour or up to two hours, £2.90 for up to three hours and £3.90 for up to four hours. Floors 4 and 5 charge £2 for up to one hour or up to two hours, £2.90 for up to three hours, £3.90 for up to four hours, £5 for up to six hours, £6.40 for up to eight hours and £8.20 for up to ten hours (dacorum.gov.uk).
Water Lane car park, HP4 3AP, charges £2.10 for up to one hour and £2.10 for up to two hours, and is classed as short stay. St John’s Well Lane car park, HP4 1HA, charges £2 for up to one hour or up to two hours, £2.90 for up to three hours, £3.90 for up to four hours, £5 for up to six hours, £6.40 for up to eight hours and £8.20 for up to ten hours (dacorum.gov.uk).
Berkhamsted Time Limits, Permits and Blue Badge Parking
High Street’s free limited-waiting section between St Johns Well Lane and Cross Oak Road has a 30-minute maximum stay and a two-hour no-return period.
The paid bays have a one-hour maximum stay and a two-hour no-return period, with the listed restriction applying from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday (dacorum.gov.uk). The council also lists Bournside as free only for Blue Badge holders and motorcycles, with short-stay status, so Bournside is not a general free-parking option.
Dacorum Borough Council allows Blue Badge holders to park free of charge without a time limit in its off-street car parks. The concession applies to the council’s off-street car parks and is separate from the general free bays.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Find Free Parking in Berkhamsted?
For general free parking, use the High Street’s limited-waiting section between St Johns Well Lane and Cross Oak Road, where the maximum stay is 30 minutes and the no-return period is two hours. Bournside is free only for Blue Badge holders and motorcycles. Blue Badge holders can also park free of charge without a time limit in Dacorum Borough Council’s off-street car parks.
How Long Can I Park for Free on Berkhamsted High Street?
The free limited-waiting section of High Street, between St Johns Well Lane and Cross Oak Road, allows a maximum stay of 30 minutes. A two-hour no-return period applies. The listed restriction operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Sunday (dacorum.gov.uk).
Is Bournside Free Parking in Berkhamsted Available to Everyone?
No. Bournside is listed as free only for Blue Badge holders and motorcycles, and it has short-stay status. It is therefore not a general free-parking option for other drivers. Blue Badge holders have a separate concession in Dacorum Borough Council’s off-street car parks, where they can park free of charge without a time limit.
Can Blue Badge Holders Park Free in Berkhamsted Car Parks?
Yes. Dacorum Borough Council allows Blue Badge holders to park free of charge without a time limit in its off-street car parks. This concession applies to the council’s off-street car parks and is separate from the general free bays, such as the limited-waiting section on High Street.
What Paid Car Parks Can I Use If Free Spaces Are Occupied?
Lower Kings Road car park offers tariffs from £2 for up to one hour or up to two hours, rising to £8.20 for up to ten hours on floors 4 and 5 (dacorum.gov.uk). Water Lane, HP4 3AP, charges £2.10 for up to one hour or two hours and is short stay. St John’s Well Lane, HP4 1HA, charges up to £8.20 for ten hours (dacorum.gov.uk).
What Parking Is Available Near Berkhamsted Station?
Parksy lists a space at Berkhamsted Station Car Park, 0.2 miles from the search area, at £10.50 a day. It also lists Gossoms End, Berkhamsted HP4, 0.6 miles away, at £1.50 an hour, and a separate Berkhamsted HP4 space 0.9 miles away with 24/7 access at £6.25 an hour.
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