--- description: Parking near Forbury Gardens includes Parksy spaces from £4.80 an hour, with Reading station 0.3 miles away and a 6-minute walk from the gardens. title: Parking Near Forbury Gardens, Reading | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-forbury-gardens-reading-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Forbury Gardens, Reading Landmark Parking · Reading, England · Forbury Gardens Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Forbury Gardens, Caversham, Reading, ENG [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/reading) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/reading) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/reading) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/reading) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/reading) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/reading) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/reading) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/reading) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/reading) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/reading) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/reading) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/reading) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/reading) Where Can I Park for Forbury Gardens? The closest Parksy spaces are 251 yards away at Rivermead Park for £173 a month and near Novotel Centre for £10.40 a day. Other options include Malmaison at 315 yards for £10.40 a day and the Florey Centre at 330 yards for £5.10 an hour. Reading station is 0.3 miles away, with a 6-minute walk. Listen to article 5:16 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.
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Forbury Gardens, Caversham, Reading, ENG
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near Novotel Centre, Reading, 251 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Reading railway station, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
## Parking Near Reading [Secure Parking at Rivermead Park, Reading, Berkshire £173.00/mo 251 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/secure-parking-at-rivermead-park-reading-berkshire-105004) [Convenient Parking Near Novotel Centre, Reading £10.40/day 251 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/convenient-parking-near-novotel-centre-reading-109552) [Affordable Parking Near Malmaison in Reading £10.40/day 315 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/affordable-parking-near-malmaison-in-reading-109535) [Affordable Parking at The Florey Centre, Reading £3.00/hr 330 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/affordable-parking-at-the-florey-centre-reading-107365) [Convenient Parking at Reading BUPA Health Centre £3.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/convenient-parking-at-reading-bupa-health-centre-107982) [Secure Covered Parking Space in Reading, RG1 3GQ £90.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/secure-covered-parking-space-in-reading-rg1-3gq-118872) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Forbury Gardens in Reading, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby helping visitors enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-forbury-gardens-reading-69dea5.webp) Forbury Gardens in Reading, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby helping visitors enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Beside Forbury Gardens in Reading Forbury Gardens sits at the eastern end of the Reading Abbey grounds, with the abbey ruins next to the gardens (readingabbey.org.uk). The closest named parking choices include The Oracle, Queen's Road Car Park and Forbury Retail Park (berkshiremummies.co.uk), giving drivers several central alternatives rather than a car park inside the gardens. The council lists a 24-hour tariff of £11.60, alongside weekend charges of £3.30 for 3 hours, £5.80 for 6 hours and £11.60 for 24 hours (reading.gov.uk). Those published tariffs make Kings Meadow a useful option for a longer visit when a central space is needed. ## Parksy Spaces Near Forbury Gardens Parksy lists secure parking at Rivermead Park, Reading, Berkshire, 251 yards away, at £173 a month. A space near Novotel Centre is also 251 yards away and costs £10.40 a day, while a space near Malmaison in Reading is 315 yards away at £10.40 a day. The Florey Centre has a Parksy space 330 yards from the site at £5.10 an hour. A space at Reading BUPA Health Centre is 0.3 miles away at £4.80 an hour, and secure covered parking in Reading, RG1 3GQ, is 0.3 miles away at £90 a month. These listings cover hourly, daily and monthly stays around the central Reading destination. Show map of Reading ## The Oracle, Queen's Road and Other Reading Car Parks The Oracle, Queen's Road Car Park and Forbury Retail Park are named as nearby parking by Berkshire Mummies (berkshiremummies.co.uk). Reading Museum is also described as very close to Forbury Gardens, which can help visitors combine parking with a museum visit (berkshiremummies.co.uk). [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) says its Reading car parks are close to major destinations including The Oracle, Broad Street, Reading Station, Forbury Gardens and the business district (q-park.co.uk). Visit Reading describes the town's parking mix as multi-storey car parks, mostly pay on exit, together with pay-and-display options (visit-reading.com). ## Busy Times and Driving Around Forbury Gardens Parking pressure is likely to be highest when central Reading destinations are busy, because Q-Park identifies The Oracle, Broad Street, Reading Station, Forbury Gardens and the business district as nearby major destinations (q-park.co.uk). A visit that also includes Reading Museum or the Abbey grounds can add to demand around the eastern side of the centre (berkshiremummies.co.uk; readingabbey.org.uk). Drivers using central streets should follow the signed restrictions and the terms displayed for the chosen car park. ## Walking From Reading Station to Forbury Gardens Reading railway station is the nearest station to Forbury Gardens, at 0.3 miles away and a 6-minute walk. The station provides the clearest rail arrival point for visitors who would rather avoid central Reading parking. From the station, the short walk places the gardens within the central Reading area, close to the Abbey grounds and the eastern end of the site (readingabbey.org.uk). The 0.3-mile distance and 6-minute walking time make rail practical for day visitors, commuters and anyone attending when nearby car parks are busy. Show street view near Forbury Gardens ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [View map and list of Council car parks](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/directory/7/council-car-parks/category/70) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Forbury Gardens in Reading](https://berkshiremummies.co.uk/forbury-gardens-in-reading/) - [Kings Meadow car park - Reading ...](https://www.reading.gov.uk/vehicles-roads-and-transport/parking/car-parks/kings-meadow-car-park/) - [Parking in Reading | City Centre Parking | Q‑Park](https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/reading/) - [Forbury Gardens Park](https://www.tomsblog.me/post/forbury-gardens-park-accessibility) - [Where to find Reading Abbey](http://readingabbey.org.uk/aboutabbey/abq-info-where.html) - [Parking in Reading | Best Car Parks & Locations](https://www.visit-reading.com/visitor-info/travel-information/car-parks) \* 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 Forbury Gardens? The closest Parksy spaces are 251 yards away at Rivermead Park for £173 a month and near Novotel Centre for £10.40 a day. Other options include Malmaison at 315 yards for £10.40 a day and the Florey Centre at 330 yards for £5.10 an hour. Reading station is 0.3 miles away, with a 6-minute walk. ### What Are the Closest Parking Spaces for Forbury Gardens? Parksy lists Rivermead Park and a space near Novotel Centre at 251 yards away. Rivermead Park costs £173 a month, while the Novotel Centre space costs £10.40 a day. A space near Malmaison is 315 yards away at £10.40 a day, and the Florey Centre is 330 yards away at £5.10 an hour. ### How Much Does Parking Near Forbury Gardens Cost? Parksy options include £5.10 an hour at the Florey Centre, £4.80 an hour at Reading BUPA Health Centre, £10.40 a day near Novotel Centre, £10.40 a day near Malmaison, £90 a month for secure covered parking in RG1 3GQ and £173 a month at Rivermead Park. ### What Other Car Parks Are Near Forbury Gardens? The Oracle, Queen's Road Car Park and Forbury Retail Park are named as nearby parking choices. Reading Museum is also very close, while Q-Park says its Reading car parks are close to major destinations including The Oracle, Broad Street, Reading Station and the business district. Reading has multi-storey and pay-and-display options. ### When Is Parking Near Forbury Gardens Likely to Be Busiest? Parking pressure is likely to be highest when central Reading destinations are busy. The Oracle, Broad Street, Reading Station, the gardens and the business district are nearby major destinations, while visits including Reading Museum or the Abbey grounds can add demand around the eastern side of the centre. Follow signed restrictions and displayed car park terms. ### Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking Near Forbury Gardens? Reading railway station is 0.3 miles away and a 6-minute walk, making it the nearest station and a practical arrival point for day visitors, commuters and anyone visiting when nearby car parks are busy. 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