--- description: "Find Chinatown Arch parking in Manchester: spaces from 236 yards away, Q-Park First Street at £4 a month, and advance booking at APCOA." title: Parking Near Chinatown Arch, Manchester | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-c6e53402.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Chinatown Arch, Manchester Landmark Parking · Manchester, England · Chinatown Arch Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 16 Nicholas Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4EJ [Airport Parking (MAN)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/man) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/manchester) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/manchester) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/manchester) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/manchester) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/manchester) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/manchester) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/manchester) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/manchester) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/manchester) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/manchester) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/manchester) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/manchester) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/manchester) Where Can I Park for Chinatown Arch? Chinatown Arch is at 16 Nicholas Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4EJ. Parksy lists a secure covered space in Manchester M1, 236 yards away, at £75 a month, plus Q-Park First Street at 318 yards for £4 a month. APCOA’s China Town location supports advance booking, helping you avoid paying or queuing on arrival. Listen to article 4:55 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
16 Nicholas Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4EJ
Closest listed space
Secure Covered Parking Space for Rent in Manchester M1, 236 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Manchester Piccadilly station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Manchester [Secure Covered Parking Space for Rent in Manchester M1 £75.00/mo 236 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/secure-covered-parking-space-for-rent-in-mancheste-117726) [Affordable Parking at Q-Park First Street, Manchester £120.00/mo 318 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/affordable-parking-at-q-park-first-street-manchest-109866) [Convenient Covered Parking in Manchester - Brazil Street £12.00/day 320 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/convenient-covered-parking-in-manchester-brazil-st-119005) [Secure 24/7 Garage Space in Manchester - Book Online! £65.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/secure-247-garage-space-manchester-book-online-165053) [Secure Covered Parking Lot in Manchester - Book Now! £69.30/wk 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/secure-covered-parking-lot-manchester-book-174146) [Secure 24/7 Gated Parking in Manchester £65.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/manchester/secure-247-gated-parking-manchester-165054) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A well-known visitor attraction](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-c6e53402.webp) A well-known visitor attraction Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@ahrphotography) / Alex Hoces ## Parking for Chinatown Arch on Nicholas Street Chinatown Arch is at 16 Nicholas Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4EJ. The closest operator result for the attraction is [APCOA](https://www.parksy.com/blog/apcoa-parking-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services)’s China Town location, which supports advance booking rather than relying on payment or queuing on arrival (apcoa.co.uk). Blue Badge holders can park free of charge without a time limit at any pay and display bay in Manchester city centre (manchester.gov.uk). ## Parksy Spaces Close to Chinatown Arch Parksy lists a secure covered parking space in Manchester M1, 236 yards away, at £75 a month. The nearby choices also include [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) First Street, 318 yards away, at £4 a month, and covered parking on Brazil Street, 320 yards away, at £12 a day. Three further listings sit 0.2 miles from the site: a secure 24/7 garage space at £65 a day, a secure covered parking lot at £69.30 a week, and secure 24/7 gated parking at £65 a day. These spaces give drivers several booking formats, from [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) to daily and weekly stays, within a short walk of Nicholas Street. Show map of Manchester ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Chinatown Manchester’s Chinatown is a city-centre destination, so demand is strongest when visitors combine meals, shopping and evening entertainment. Advance booking is available for the APCOA China Town location, helping drivers avoid paying or queuing on the day (apcoa.co.uk). Pay and display bays in the city centre have a specific benefit for Blue Badge holders: parking is free and has no time limit (manchester.gov.uk). Other drivers should use the signed controls on each surrounding street, because the council’s Blue Badge directory identifies the exemption for pay and display parking rather than a general free-parking rule. ## Other Named Car Parks Near the Arch Q-Park First Street is one named alternative near Chinatown and is listed on Parksy at 318 yards from the arch for £4 a month. Its position gives drivers a recognised multi-storey option away from the tighter streets immediately around Nicholas Street. APCOA’s China Town car park is another named facility, with advance booking promoted by the operator (apcoa.co.uk). The council also identifies pay and display parking in the city centre as a free option for Blue Badge holders without a time limit (manchester.gov.uk), subject to using an eligible bay. ## Walking From Manchester Piccadilly and Other Stations Manchester Piccadilly station is the nearest rail connection, 0.4 miles from Chinatown Arch and a 9-minute walk. This is a practical choice for visitors arriving from outside the city who would rather leave the car at a station or use rail for the final part of the journey. Manchester Mayfield railway station is around a 10-minute walk away, while Manchester Exchange railway station is around a 12-minute walk away. Show street view near Chinatown Arch ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [China Town - Manchester - APCOA](https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/manchester/china-town-manchester) - [China Town - Car parking](https://www.manchester.gov.uk/online-directories/parking-directories/city-centre-parking-directories/car-parking/all-car-parks/china-town) - [Chinatown Parking: Car Parks & Street Bays | Parkwise](https://parkwise-app.com/parking/manchester/chinatown/) - [China town - Disabled parking](https://www.manchester.gov.uk/online-directories/parking-directories/disabled-parking-directories/disabled-parking/blue-badge-parking-in-the-city-centre/china-town) \* 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 Chinatown Arch? Chinatown Arch is at 16 Nicholas Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 4EJ. Parksy lists a secure covered space in Manchester M1, 236 yards away, at £75 a month, plus Q-Park First Street at 318 yards for £4 a month. APCOA’s China Town location supports advance booking, helping you avoid paying or queuing on arrival. ### What Is the Closest Parking to Chinatown Arch? The closest Parksy option is a secure covered parking space in Manchester M1, 236 yards from Chinatown Arch, priced at £75 a month. Q-Park First Street is 318 yards away at £4 a month, while covered parking on Brazil Street is 320 yards away at £12 a day. ### Can I Book Parking Near Chinatown Arch in Advance? Yes. APCOA’s China Town location supports advance booking, rather than relying on payment or queuing on arrival. Parksy also lists booking formats near Nicholas Street, including monthly parking, daily stays and weekly stays, with spaces between 236 yards and 0.2 miles from the site. ### Is Street Parking Free Near Chinatown Arch? Blue Badge holders can park free of charge without a time limit at any pay and display bay in Manchester city centre. This is an exemption for eligible bays, not a general free-parking rule. Other drivers should follow the signed controls on each surrounding street when using city-centre parking. ### What Named Car Parks Are Near Chinatown Arch? Q-Park First Street is listed on Parksy at 318 yards from Chinatown Arch for £4 a month and provides a recognised multi-storey option. APCOA’s China Town car park is another named facility, with advance booking promoted by the operator. Blue Badge holders can also use eligible pay and display bays free. ### How Far Is Chinatown Arch From Manchester Piccadilly Station? Manchester Piccadilly station is 0.4 miles from Chinatown Arch and a 9-minute walk, making it the nearest rail connection. 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