Free Parking in Smithfield, ENG: Where to Find It
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For free parking in Smithfield, use the designated motorcycle bays at Smithfield Car Park. The City of London provides approximately 100 motorcycle spaces, and motorcycle parking is free in those bays (cityoflondon.gov.uk). Free parking applies only to motorcycles in designated bays, not general car spaces. Smithfield Car Park has 581 spaces overall and a vehicle entrance height limit of 6 feet 7 inches, or 2.0 metres.
Parking Near Smithfield
Free parking for motorcycles at Smithfield Car Park
Smithfield Car Park is the named free option for motorcycle riders in Smithfield. The City of London provides approximately 100 motorcycle spaces, and motorcycle parking is free in designated bays (cityoflondon.gov.uk). The concession applies to the designated motorcycle bays rather than to general car spaces, so it suits riders arriving at Smithfield Market, St Bartholomew’s Hospital or nearby City offices.
Smithfield Car Park has 581 spaces overall and 14 disabled bays, while its vehicle entrance has a maximum height of 6 feet 7 inches, or 2.0 metres. These details make Smithfield Car Park practical for a range of vehicles, but only the designated motorcycle spaces are identified as free.
Smithfield Car Park limits and concessions that affect free parking
Smithfield Car Park’s free provision is restricted to motorcycles in designated bays, while disabled bays are available at normal rates (cityoflondon.gov.uk).
Smithfield Car Park charges according to vehicle type and time of day. Petrol vehicles registered from 2005, diesel vehicles registered from 2015 and other vehicles have separate tariffs from 10am to 9pm, while the overnight period runs from 9pm to 10am. Electric, hydrogen and hybrid vehicles have a separate tariff from 10am to 9pm and overnight. Smithfield Car Park also offers residential season permits only to City of London residents, at £250 per quarter or £800 per year. Commercial season permits cost £2,500 per quarter.
The nearby Parksy monthly space in Smithfield
Parksy lists a secure parking space in Smithfield itself, at 0 yards from the destination, for £50 a month. The space suits drivers who need a dependable base for regular work, hospital visits or repeated trips into Smithfield rather than a short visit relying on a motorcycle bay. Its monthly pricing can also be useful when a driver expects to park repeatedly and wants a named alternative close to the destination.
The Smithfield Parksy space is a paid option, not a free space, so it is most relevant when the designated free motorcycle parking is unsuitable or occupied. A driver bringing a car can use the listing as a nearby fallback, while a motorcycle rider may prefer the City of London’s free designated bays for a brief visit. Parksy’s Smithfield listing is the closest priced alternative shown for this destination.
Lower-cost named alternatives when Smithfield fills up
Parksy lists outdoor parking in Carlisle, CA3, 4.7 miles from Smithfield, at £2.50 an hour. This is the cheapest hourly priced alternative shown and suits drivers willing to leave Smithfield and walk or continue by another mode. The distance makes it more useful for a longer visit than for a quick stop beside the market.
Parksy also lists parking near North Cumbria Acute Hospital in Carlisle at £3.70 a day, 6.4 miles from Smithfield. A second £3.70-a-day listing is at the Department of Genito Urinary Medicine in Carlisle, also 6.4 miles away. Both named alternatives provide a lower daily price than hourly parking for drivers making a full-day trip, although their Carlisle locations place them well outside Smithfield itself.
What an overstay costs at Smithfield Car Park
For petrol vehicles registered from 2005, the rate is £5.80 an hour between 10am and 9pm, with an overnight charge of £2.80 for up to three hours and £5.60 for more than three hours. Diesel vehicles registered from 2015 use the same figures.
Electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicles pay £4.50 an hour between 10am and 9pm, then £1.80 for up to three overnight hours or £4 for more than three hours. Other vehicles pay £8.10 an hour, £4.10 for up to three overnight hours or £8.10 for more than three hours (cityoflondon.gov.uk).
Photo: Pexels / Boys in Bristol Photography * 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 park for free in Smithfield?
For free parking in Smithfield, use the designated motorcycle bays at Smithfield Car Park. The City of London provides approximately 100 motorcycle spaces, and motorcycle parking is free in those bays (cityoflondon.gov.uk). Free parking applies only to motorcycles in designated bays, not general car spaces. Smithfield Car Park has 581 spaces overall and a vehicle entrance height limit of 6 feet 7 inches, or 2.0 metres.
Is parking free for motorcycles at Smithfield Car Park?
Yes. Motorcycle parking is free in the designated motorcycle bays at Smithfield Car Park, which has approximately 100 motorcycle spaces provided by the City of London (cityoflondon.gov.uk). The concession applies to those designated bays rather than general car spaces, so it is the named free option for motorcycle riders visiting Smithfield.
Is car parking free at Smithfield Car Park?
No. The free provision at Smithfield Car Park is restricted to motorcycles in designated bays, while disabled bays are available at normal rates (cityoflondon.gov.uk). Car parking charges according to vehicle type and time of day, with separate tariffs from 10am to 9pm and during the overnight period from 9pm to 10am.
What are the Smithfield Car Park charges overnight?
For petrol vehicles registered from 2005 and diesel vehicles registered from 2015, the overnight charge is £2.80 for up to three hours or £5.60 for more than three hours. Electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicles pay £1.80 for up to three hours or £4 for more than three hours. Other vehicles pay £4.10 or £8.10 respectively (cityoflondon.gov.uk).
Is there a monthly parking space in Smithfield?
Parksy lists a secure parking space in Smithfield itself for £50 a month, at 0 yards from the destination. It is a paid option rather than a free space, making it a nearby alternative for drivers who need a dependable base for regular work, hospital visits or repeated trips when designated free motorcycle parking is unsuitable or occupied.
What lower-cost parking alternatives are listed near Smithfield?
Parksy lists outdoor parking in Carlisle, CA3, at £2.50 an hour, 4.7 miles from Smithfield. It also lists parking near North Cumbria Acute Hospital and at the Department of Genito Urinary Medicine in Carlisle for £3.70 a day, both 6.4 miles away. These are priced alternatives outside Smithfield itself, rather than free parking.
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