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# Parking Near The ARC Cinema, Preston

Landmark Parking · Preston, England · The ARC Cinema

Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

Tenterfield Street, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ

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Where Can I Park for The ARC Cinema?

Cinema visitors can receive up to 3 hours of free parking, according to the venue’s Preston parking notice. The cinema is on Tenterfield Street, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ. Nearby alternatives include a secure 24/7 Lancaster Road space, 194 yards away for £12 a day, and a Stashbee space 192 yards away for £65 a month.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>Tenterfield Street, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Stashbee Parking in Preston - Affordable &amp; Reliable, 192 yd (3 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Maudland Bridge railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Preston

[Secure Stashbee Parking in Preston - Affordable & Reliable £65.00/mo 192 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/secure-stashbee-parking-in-preston-affordable-reli-104346) [Secure 24/7 Parking Space on Lancaster Road, Preston £12.00/day 194 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/secure-247-parking-space-on-lancaster-road-preston-117715) [Convenient Parking at Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen, Preston £2.60/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/convenient-parking-at-blitz-venue-bar-kitchen-pres-113311) [Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn Preston, PR1 £3.40/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/convenient-parking-at-holiday-inn-preston-pr1-108408) [Convenient Parking Near Preston CAMHS with CCTV Access £3.60/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/convenient-parking-near-preston-camhs-with-cctv-ac-106822) [Convenient Parking at Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston £7.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/preston/convenient-parking-at-fishergate-shopping-centre-p-112920)

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## Event-Day Parking at The ARC Cinema

The venue’s Preston parking notice says cinema visitors can receive up to 3 hours of [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) (preston.arccinema.co.uk). The offer is intended for customers attending a film, so allow time to deal with the car park before the screening starts and keep your cinema visit in mind when planning the stay.

The cinema notice describes the free period but does not give a car-park capacity, a pre-booking process or event-day road closures. For a busy evening screening, arriving before the film start time gives you more time to find a space and reach the auditorium without rushing. Tenterfield Street is the venue address, placing the car park search directly around the Avenham cinema site.

## Named Parking Alternatives Near The

The listed Fishergate option costs £7.50 an hour, Holiday Inn Preston costs £3.40 an hour, Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen costs £2.60 an hour, and the Preston CAMHS space costs £3.60 a day.

A Lancaster Road space is listed as secure, available 24/7 and priced at £12 a day. The wider named choices suit different plans: an hourly stay can work for a short screening, while a daily rate avoids calculating several hourly charges. These are separately listed parking locations rather than the cinema’s own car park, so drivers should use the named destination shown for the booking.

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## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance

The closest listed Parksy options are a secure 24/7 parking space on Lancaster Road, 194 yards away, at £12 a day, and a secure Stashbee parking space in Preston, 192 yards away, at £65 a month. Both are close enough to make the walk to a screening relatively short, while the monthly option is aimed at repeated parking rather than a single film.

Four further Parksy spaces are listed 0.4 miles away: Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen at £2.60 an hour, Holiday Inn Preston at £3.40 an hour, near Preston CAMHS with CCTV access at £3.60 a day, and Fishergate Shopping Centre at £7.50 an hour.

## Street Restrictions Around the Cinema

The venue is on Tenterfield Street in Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ. The cinema parking notice describes the customer parking offer but does not publish road closures, event-day restrictions or a special enforcement timetable for the street. Drivers should therefore keep their parking within the named car parks and booked spaces rather than treating nearby kerbs as cinema parking.

The Preston alternatives include Lancaster Road, Fishergate Shopping Centre, Holiday Inn Preston, Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen and the area near Preston CAMHS. Each location provides a clearer destination than searching for an unrestricted street space around a busy screening. A ticketed or booked space also gives the driver a defined place to return to after the film.

## Rail and Walking Access to The ARC Cinema

Maudland Bridge railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 miles and a 10-minute walk from the venue. This is a practical choice for visitors arriving by train, particularly when nearby parking is busy or a screening finishes during a crowded period.

Preston railway station is also close, with an approximately 9-minute walk to the cinema. The two stations make rail a useful alternative to driving for a film visit, with the final approach completed on foot to Tenterfield Street.

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## 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)
- [FREE PARKING - Arc Cinema Preston](https://preston.arccinema.co.uk/news/19764)

\* 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 The ARC Cinema?

Cinema visitors can receive up to 3 hours of free parking, according to the venue’s Preston parking notice. The cinema is on Tenterfield Street, Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ. Nearby alternatives include a secure 24/7 Lancaster Road space, 194 yards away for £12 a day, and a Stashbee space 192 yards away for £65 a month.

### How Much Free Parking Do Cinema Visitors Get?

Cinema visitors can receive up to 3 hours of free parking. The offer is intended for customers attending a film, so allow time to deal with the car park before the screening starts. The notice describes the free period, while arriving before the film start time gives you more time to find a space and reach the auditorium.

### What Are the Closest Parking Spaces for a Film Visit?

The closest listed Parksy option is a secure Stashbee parking space in Preston, 192 yards away, at £65 a month. A secure 24/7 parking space on Lancaster Road is 194 yards away and costs £12 a day. Both are close enough for a relatively short walk, while the monthly option is aimed at repeated parking rather than a single film.

### What Hourly and Daily Parking Alternatives Are Available?

Listed alternatives include Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen at £2.60 an hour, Holiday Inn Preston at £3.40 an hour, near Preston CAMHS at £3.60 a day and Fishergate Shopping Centre at £7.50 an hour. A Lancaster Road space is listed at £12 a day. An hourly stay can suit a short screening, while a daily rate avoids calculating several hourly charges.

### Where Is the Cinema and Should I Use Nearby Kerbs?

The venue is on Tenterfield Street in Avenham, Preston, PR1 2JZ. Keep parking within named car parks and booked spaces rather than treating nearby kerbs as cinema parking. Named destinations include Lancaster Road, Fishergate Shopping Centre, Holiday Inn Preston, Blitz Venue Bar & Kitchen and the area near Preston CAMHS.

### Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?

Maudland Bridge railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 miles and a 10-minute walk from the cinema. Preston railway station is also close, with an approximately 9-minute walk to the cinema. Both stations provide a practical rail alternative, with the final approach completed on foot to Tenterfield Street.

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