Parking Near Broad Street Mall, Reading
Where Can I Park for Broad Street Mall?
The main car park has 720 spaces and is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, with cash and card payments accepted. Weekend parking is £2.10 for 1 hour and £4.10 for 2 hours.
- Address
- 123 Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 7QA
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Reading - £4/Day, 204 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Reading railway station, 0.3 mi (8 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Jimmy Liao
Broad Street Mall Car Park: 720 Spaces and 24-Hour Access
The centre’s main car park is operated through the Broad Street Mall parking facility, with 720 spaces and 24-hour opening from Monday to Sunday (broadstreetmall.com). Cash and card payments are accepted (broadstreetmall.com), making it suitable for shopping trips, evening visits and late arrivals.
The published tariff is £4.30 for 1 hour, £4.30 for 2 hours, £6.40 for 3 hours and £8.50 for 4 hours (reading.gov.uk). Broad Street Mall’s own parking information also lists £12.20 for 6 hours and £14.20 for 24 hours, while weekend parking is £2.10 for 1 hour and £4.10 for 2 hours (broadstreetmall.com).
Busy Shopping Times and Parking Rules in Central Reading
Weekend visits use a separate tariff, with 1 hour priced at £2.10 and 2 hours at £4.10 (broadstreetmall.com). Those rates make short Saturday or Sunday shopping stops easier to budget than longer stays, while the 24-hour option is aimed at drivers leaving a vehicle through the day or overnight.
The council also publishes the car park’s 24-hour opening schedule and tariff, so drivers staying beyond a quick visit can choose between the listed duration bands rather than treating the facility as free parking.
Chatham Place and Other Named Car Parks Near BSM
Q-Park Chatham Place is a named alternative in the area, with Q-Park describing it as a 3-minute walk from the centre (q-park.co.uk). It is useful for drivers who prefer a dedicated operator and want to book parking before arriving in central Reading.
The council’s Broad Street Mall car park remains the clearly documented central facility, while Chatham Place provides another recognised option nearby. The centre’s own find-us page describes parking as approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Broad Street Mall (broadstreetmall.com), giving drivers a walking-based alternative when they do not need to leave the car immediately beside the shopping centre.
Parksy Spaces Within 204 Yards of Broad Street Mall
Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot 204 yd away for £4 a day, a 24/7 space on Anstey Road 0.2 mi away for £5.50 an hour, and covered parking on Chatham Street 0.2 mi away for £100 a month. A covered Reading space is also 0.2 mi away at £12 a day.
Two further priced spaces are listed 0.2 mi away: an outdoor space on Cheriton Court at £1.50 an hour and a space near Greyfriars Road at £13.20 an hour. The £4-a-day lot beats the centre for an all-day stay, while the £1.50-an-hour Cheriton Court space beats the centre’s £4.30 one-hour tariff for a short visit. The monthly covered option is suited to regular parking rather than a single shopping trip.
Walking From Reading Railway Station to BSM
Reading railway station is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi from Broad Street Mall and an 8-minute walk. The route makes rail travel practical for shoppers and workers who want to avoid central Reading parking charges altogether.
Reading West is another train station, approximately a 12-minute walk from the centre. Drivers using the nearby parking options can also combine a short walk with rail travel, while visitors arriving by train can reach the shopping centre without needing a separate vehicle journey.
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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 Broad Street Mall?
The main car park has 720 spaces and is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, with cash and card payments accepted. Weekend parking is £2.10 for 1 hour and £4.10 for 2 hours.
What Are the Weekend Parking Charges?
Weekend parking uses a separate tariff: £2.10 for 1 hour and £4.10 for 2 hours. These rates apply to Saturday and Sunday visits and can make short shopping stops easier to budget. The 24-hour opening schedule means drivers can also leave a vehicle through the day or overnight, using the listed duration bands rather than treating parking as free.
Are There Cheaper Nearby Parking Options for a Short or All-Day Visit?
Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot 204 yd away for £4 a day and an outdoor space on Cheriton Court 0.2 mi away at £1.50 an hour. The £4-a-day lot beats the centre for an all-day stay, while the Cheriton Court space beats the centre’s £4.30 one-hour tariff for a short visit.
What Alternative Car Parks Are Near the Shopping Centre?
Q-Park Chatham Place is described as a 3-minute walk from the centre and offers a dedicated operator with booking before arriving in central Reading. The centre’s find-us page describes parking as approximately 10 minutes’ walk away, providing a walking-based alternative when you do not need to leave the car immediately beside the shopping centre.
Can I Pay by Cash or Card and Park Overnight?
Cash and card payments are accepted at the main car park. It is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, making it suitable for shopping trips, evening visits and late arrivals. The published tariff includes £14.20 for 24 hours, while the centre’s parking information also lists £12.20 for 6 hours.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Reading railway station is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi and an 8-minute walk from the centre. Reading West is another train station, approximately a 12-minute walk away. Rail travel is practical for shoppers and workers who want to avoid central Reading parking charges, and visitors can reach the shopping centre without a separate vehicle journey.
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