Parking Near Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston
How Much Is Fishergate Shopping Centre Parking and Where Can I Park Nearby?
Fishergate Shopping Centre car park charges £1.50 for up to 1 hour, £2 for up to 2 hours, £2.50 for up to 3 hours, £3.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.50 for a full day. It is next to Preston railway station at Unit 3.5 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ. A bookable Parksy space is 45 yd away at £7.50 an hour.
- Address
- Unit 3.5 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston, 45 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Preston railway station, 133 yd (2 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Mario Spencer
Fishergate Shopping Centre Car Park Rates and Access
The centre’s car park is operated by Fishergate Shopping Centre, with published tariffs of £1.50 for up to 1 hour, £2 for up to 2 hours, £2.50 for up to 3 hours, £3.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.50 for a full day (shopfishergate.co.uk). The full-day rate is promoted as covering parking beside Preston railway station and UCLan (shopfishergate.co.uk).
Fishergate Shopping Centre is at Unit 3.5 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ, and the car park is next to the train station (shopfishergate.co.uk). The centre also advertises free town-centre parking when customers use the MRA & P1 Car Wash (shopfishergate.co.uk). Monthly permits cost £150 for standard parking, while a three-days-per-week permit costs £90 (shopfishergate.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Around Fishergate Shopping Centre
Parksy lists a priced space by the centre, 45 yd away, at £7.50 an hour. For a short stop, that puts you close to the entrance and avoids searching for a space in the main car park, although the centre’s published tariff is lower for stays up to 4 hours.
Bow Lane has a secure driveway at 0.3 mi for £12 a day, plus secure 24/7 spaces at £6.25 an hour and £6.75 an hour. The daily-priced spaces beat the centre’s £8.50 full-day rate only when their location or availability suits your journey; the £3.60 option is the clearest price-led choice for a full day.
Other Preston Car Parks Near the Centre
Visit Preston lists Fishergate Shopping Centre among the city-centre parking options for cars, motorcycles and coaches (visitpreston.com). This makes the centre car park one of the named town-centre choices rather than an isolated retail facility, with the railway station providing a useful reference point for drivers.
The centre’s own parking information also describes its car park as next to Preston railway station and promotes it for access to UCLan (shopfishergate.co.uk). Drivers comparing named options around central Preston can therefore place Fishergate alongside the wider city-centre parking provision listed by Visit Preston, while the Parksy spaces provide bookable alternatives on nearby streets and areas.
When Fishergate Parking Gets Busiest and What Applies
Shopping traffic is likely to be heaviest during weekends and major sales, when the retail destination draws more visitors than a normal weekday. The centre’s published parking page sets out tariff bands up to 5 hours and beyond, so drivers should select the band matching the intended stay rather than assuming a short-stay charge applies all day (shopfishergate.co.uk).
The centre also publishes permit products for regular Preston town-centre parking, including monthly standard permits and three-days-per-week permits (shopfishergate.co.uk). A full-day price of £8.50 is advertised for the car park, and the MRA & P1 Car Wash promotion provides free town-centre parking when the car-wash condition is met (shopfishergate.co.uk). These arrangements are particularly relevant during busy shopping periods, when a planned tariff or permit is more useful than relying on an unplanned space.
Walking From Preston Railway Station to Fishergate
Preston railway station is the nearest station, at 133 yd from Fishergate Shopping Centre and a 2-minute walk. The centre’s own parking information places its car park next to the station, making rail interchange straightforward for drivers leaving a vehicle before continuing into the centre (shopfishergate.co.uk).
Maudland Bridge railway station is another option, around a 9-minute walk away. Preston’s central location means visitors arriving by train can avoid a second town-centre search for parking, while drivers using the nearby Parksy spaces remain within walking distance of both the shopping centre and the station area.
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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
How Much Is Fishergate Shopping Centre Parking and Where Can I Park Nearby?
Fishergate Shopping Centre car park charges £1.50 for up to 1 hour, £2 for up to 2 hours, £2.50 for up to 3 hours, £3.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.50 for a full day. It is next to Preston railway station at Unit 3.5 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ. A bookable Parksy space is 45 yd away at £7.50 an hour.
What Are the Fishergate Shopping Centre Car Park Rates?
The published tariffs are £1.50 for up to 1 hour, £2 for up to 2 hours, £2.50 for up to 3 hours, £3.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.50 for a full day. The full-day rate is promoted for parking beside Preston railway station and UCLan.
Where Is the Car Park and How Far Is Preston Railway Station?
The car park is at Unit 3.5 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8HJ, next to Preston railway station. Preston railway station is 133 yd from Fishergate Shopping Centre, a 2-minute walk. Maudland Bridge railway station is another option, around a 9-minute walk away.
Are There Bookable Parking Spaces Near the Shopping Centre?
Parksy lists a priced space 45 yd away at £7.50 an hour. Other priced options include £12.50 a day at 127 yd, £3.60 a day at 187 yd, and a secure driveway on Bow Lane, 0.3 mi away, at £12 a day. Bow Lane also has spaces at £6.25 an hour and £6.75 an hour.
When Is Parking at Fishergate Likely to Be Busiest?
Shopping traffic is likely to be heaviest during weekends and major sales. The centre’s published parking page sets out tariff bands up to 5 hours and beyond, so select the band matching the intended stay. A planned tariff or permit is more useful than relying on an unplanned space during busy shopping periods.
Does Fishergate Offer Permits or Free Town-Centre Parking?
Monthly permits cost £150 for standard parking, while a three-days-per-week permit costs £90. The centre also advertises free town-centre parking when customers use the MRA & P1 Car Wash, when the car-wash condition is met. Its full-day car park rate is £8.50.
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