Free Parking in Sutton in Ashfield, ENG: Where to Find It
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New Cross Street is a free car park with 56 spaces and a maximum stay of 12 hours (Ashfield District Council). Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place offer the first two hours free when you display a machine voucher. Robin Hood Line is free for train station users, while Lammas Leisure Centre is free for leisure centre users, both with 12-hour maximum stays.
Parking Near Sutton in Ashfield
Free car parks and short stays in Sutton in Ashfield
Ashfield District Council lists New Cross Street as a free car park with no charge and a maximum stay of 12 hours. The site has 56 spaces and no disabled spaces, making it a useful general option for a daytime visit within the stated limit (Ashfield District Council). Robin Hood Line is also free with no charge, with a maximum stay of 12 hours and 54 spaces, but the site is for train station users only. Lammas Leisure Centre is free with no charge and allows a maximum stay of 12 hours, although its 177 spaces are for leisure centre users only.
Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place each offer the first two hours free when a voucher is displayed from the machine. Sutton Market and Sherwood Place then limit stays to four hours, while New Street allows up to 12 hours.
Parksy spaces near Sutton in Ashfield when the free bays are full
The closest priced Parksy option is a space at Oates Hill Health Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, 211 yd away, costing £4 an hour. Its short distance suits a driver who needs a convenient space near the centre and cannot secure a free bay. A space at Huthwaite Health Centre is 0.4 mi away and costs £4 a day, making it better suited to a longer visit.
Parksy also lists convenient disabled access parking in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 1.1 mi for £4 a day. Drivers heading farther from the centre can choose Lowmoor Road Health Centre in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, 1.6 mi away at £4 a day, or Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, 1.7 mi away at £5 an hour. The Kings Mill Centre space is 2.4 mi away and costs £3 a day, suiting a full-day stay when proximity matters less than the daily rate.
Sutton in Ashfield limits, permits and free-parking conditions
Sutton Market has a four-hour maximum stay after its first two free hours, while Sherwood Place also has a four-hour maximum stay. New Street permits up to 12 hours, and New Cross Street, Robin Hood Line and Lammas Leisure Centre each have a 12-hour maximum stay (Ashfield District Council). Kings Mill Reservoir has a no-return period of three hours, with charges beginning after its free voucher period.
Robin Hood Line parking is reserved for train station users, and Lammas Leisure Centre parking is reserved for leisure centre users, so neither site is a general free option for every driver. Park Street was proposed for a residents parking scheme operating Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, prohibiting vehicles without a valid resident permit (Nottinghamshire County Council). Ashfield District Council says vehicles displaying a Blue Badge can park free in any bay in its car parks, and marked Blue Badge bays are available in most sites.
Busy periods and cheaper named options around Sutton in Ashfield
Free spaces are most constrained during shopping periods in the town centre and around local events, particularly where Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place serve the same central destinations. Ashfield District Council introduced four hours of free parking in all its car parks from Monday to Saturday throughout December 2025, replacing the usual two-hour offer at Sutton sites including New Street, Market Place, Sherwood Place and Fox Street. Sunday parking in council-owned car parks is free.
When those central spaces are occupied, the council’s free New Cross Street car park provides up to 12 hours, while the Robin Hood Line site provides the same maximum stay for train station users. Kings Mill Reservoir is a lower-cost paid alternative after its free voucher period, charging £1 for up to two hours, £2 for up to four hours, £3 for up to six hours, £4 for up to eight hours, £5 for up to 10 hours and £6 for up to 12 hours (Ashfield District Council).
PCN costs and appeals for Sutton in Ashfield parking contraventions
Ashfield District Council issues Penalty Charge Notices in its car parks when vehicles breach the parking regulations. The lower PCN level is £50, reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days, and rises to £75 after a Charge Certificate. The higher level is £70, reduced to £35 within 14 days, and rises to £105 after a Charge Certificate (Ashfield District Council).
Parking penalty notices can be paid online through the Nottinghamshire County Council website.
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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 park for free in Sutton in Ashfield?
New Cross Street is a free car park with 56 spaces and a maximum stay of 12 hours (Ashfield District Council). Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place offer the first two hours free when you display a machine voucher. Robin Hood Line is free for train station users, while Lammas Leisure Centre is free for leisure centre users, both with 12-hour maximum stays.
Which free car park allows the longest stay in Sutton in Ashfield?
New Cross Street, Robin Hood Line and Lammas Leisure Centre each have a maximum stay of 12 hours (Ashfield District Council). New Cross Street is a general free car park, with 56 spaces and no disabled spaces. Robin Hood Line is for train station users only, while Lammas Leisure Centre is for leisure centre users only.
How long is free parking at Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place?
Sutton Market, New Street and Sherwood Place each offer the first two hours free when a voucher is displayed from the machine. Sutton Market and Sherwood Place then limit stays to four hours. New Street allows up to 12 hours, making it the central option with the longest stated maximum stay.
Are there free parking conditions or permits in Sutton in Ashfield?
Robin Hood Line parking is reserved for train station users, and Lammas Leisure Centre parking is reserved for leisure centre users. Park Street was proposed for a residents parking scheme operating Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm, prohibiting vehicles without a valid resident permit (Nottinghamshire County Council). Blue Badge vehicles can park free in any bay in Ashfield District Council car parks.
Is Sunday parking free in Sutton in Ashfield?
Sunday parking in council-owned car parks is free. Ashfield District Council also introduced four hours of free parking in all its car parks from Monday to Saturday throughout December 2025, replacing the usual two-hour offer at Sutton sites including New Street, Market Place, Sherwood Place and Fox Street.
What are the paid alternatives when free parking is full?
The closest priced option is Oates Hill Health Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, 211 yd away at £4 an hour. Huthwaite Health Centre is 0.4 mi away at £4 a day, while The Kings Mill Centre is 2.4 mi away at £3 a day. These provide alternatives when central free spaces are occupied.
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