--- description: "Reading Central Library parking: book limited Simmonds Street spaces in advance, or use nearby car parks and spaces from £1.45 an hour." title: Parking Near Reading Central Library, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-reading-central-library-reading-44427a.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Reading Central Library, England Landmark Parking · Reading, England · Reading Central Library Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 23 King's Road, Reading Town Centre, Reading, RG1 3FF [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 Reading Central Library? Reading Central Library has limited visitor parking at the Civic Centre and Central Library car park on Simmonds Street, and every space must be booked in advance. The car park is close to the library at 23 King's Road. For unplanned visits, use signed public car parks, including Queens Road, which is open 24 hours Monday to Sunday. Listen to article 5:04 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
23 King's Road, Reading Town Centre, Reading, RG1 3FF
Closest listed space
Secure Parking at Rivermead Park, Reading, Berkshire, 244 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Reading railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
## Parking Near Reading [Secure Parking at Rivermead Park, Reading, Berkshire £173.00/mo 244 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 244 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/convenient-parking-near-novotel-centre-reading-109552) [Affordable Parking at The Florey Centre, Reading £3.00/hr 296 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/affordable-parking-at-the-florey-centre-reading-107365) [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Reading South Street £1.45/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/convenient-247-parking-in-reading-south-street-103626) [Convenient Parking at Reading BUPA Health Centre £3.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/convenient-parking-at-reading-bupa-health-centre-107982) [Affordable Parking Near Malmaison in Reading £10.40/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/reading/affordable-parking-near-malmaison-in-reading-109535) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Reading Central Library in Reading, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-reading-central-library-reading-44427a.webp) Reading Central Library in Reading, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Central Library and Simmonds Street Parking Reading Central Library has limited visitor parking spaces at the Civic Centre and Central Library car park on Simmonds Street, and every space must be booked in advance (reading.gov.uk). This is the most direct official option for a visit, placing the car park close to the library at 23 King's Road. The official information identifies the Simmonds Street entrance and booking requirement, giving drivers a precise destination rather than relying on nearby town-centre street parking. ## Saxon Court and Other Reading Town-Centre Car Parks Saxon Court Car Park offers long-stay parking, with a tariff of £2 for 1 to 2 hours, £4 for 2 to 4 hours and £9 for over 4 hours (green-parking.co.uk). An overnight tariff is also available, and daily sessions end at the stated closing time for the car park (green-parking.co.uk). Reading has a range of multi-storey car parks, mostly operating on a pay-on-exit basis, alongside pay-and-display options (visit-reading.com). Queens Road car park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (reading.gov.uk), with charges of £4.60 for 30 minutes at weekends, £4.60 for 1 hour, £4.60 for 2 hours, £7 for 3 hours and £9.30 for 4 hours (reading.gov.uk). Show map of Reading ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles of the Library Parksy lists a driveway space near Novotel Centre, 244 yards away, at £10.40 a day, plus a space at Rivermead Park, also 244 yards away, priced at £173 a month. These options suit drivers who prefer reservable off-street parking close to the town centre. For shorter stays, a space at The Florey Centre is 296 yards away and costs £5.10 an hour. South Street has a 24/7 space 0.2 miles away at £1.45 an hour, while the Reading BUPA Health Centre has a space 0.2 miles away at £4.80 an hour. A further space near Malmaison is 0.2 miles away at £10.40 a day. ## Busy Reading Periods and Surrounding-Street Parking Reading’s visitor guidance describes the town as having plenty of multi-storey and pay-and-display parking, making those facilities more practical during busy periods than searching for an unbooked space on the street (visit-reading.com). The official library information specifically directs visitors to limited booked spaces at the Civic Centre and Central Library car park on Simmonds Street (reading.gov.uk). Drivers heading for the site should therefore treat the booked car park as the designated visitor arrangement and use signed public car parks for unplanned visits, rather than assuming a surrounding-street space will be available. ## Walking From Reading and Reading West Stations Reading railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from the library and around a 7-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative when town-centre parking is busy, especially for visits that do not require carrying bulky items. Reading West is another rail option, around a 20-minute walk from the site. The longer walk makes Reading railway station the more convenient rail choice for most library visitors, while Reading West can suit passengers whose train service or starting point makes that station more useful. Show street view near Reading Central Library ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Getting to the Library | State Library of New South Wales](https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/visit-us/getting-library) - [Central Library - Reading Borough ...](https://www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/all-libraries/central-library/) - [New Central Library at Civic Centre opened June 2026](https://www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/revitalising-the-hexagon-and-central-library/new-central-library-at-civic-offices/) - [Parking in Reading | Best Car Parks & Locations](https://www.visit-reading.com/visitor-info/travel-information/car-parks) - [Saxon Court Car Park, Reading - Green-Parking.co.uk](https://green-parking.co.uk/car-park/reading-saxon-court-car-park/) - [Queens Road car park - Reading ...](https://www.reading.gov.uk/vehicles-roads-and-transport/parking/car-parks/queens-road-car-park/) \* 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 Reading Central Library? Reading Central Library has limited visitor parking at the Civic Centre and Central Library car park on Simmonds Street, and every space must be booked in advance. The car park is close to the library at 23 King's Road. For unplanned visits, use signed public car parks, including Queens Road, which is open 24 hours Monday to Sunday. ### How Do I Book Parking at Reading Central Library? Visitor spaces at the Civic Centre and Central Library car park on Simmonds Street must be booked in advance. The official information identifies the Simmonds Street entrance, providing a precise destination for drivers. Parking is limited, so visitors should treat the booked car park as the designated arrangement for visiting the library. ### How Much Does Saxon Court Car Park Cost? Saxon Court Car Park offers long-stay parking at £2 for 1 to 2 hours, £4 for 2 to 4 hours and £9 for over 4 hours. An overnight tariff is also available, and daily sessions end at the stated closing time for the car park. ### What Are the Queens Road Car Park Charges? Queens Road car park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. Charges are £4.60 for 30 minutes at weekends, £4.60 for 1 hour, £4.60 for 2 hours, £7 for 3 hours and £9.30 for 4 hours. ### What Nearby Reservable Parking Is Available? A driveway space near Novotel Centre is 244 yards away and costs £10.40 a day, while Rivermead Park is also 244 yards away at £173 a month. The Florey Centre is 296 yards away at £5.10 an hour. South Street is 0.2 miles away at £1.45 an hour and is available 24/7. ### Can I Walk From Reading Railway Station to the Library? Reading railway station is 0.3 miles from the library and around a 7-minute walk, making it a practical alternative when town-centre parking is busy. Reading West is another option, around a 20-minute walk away. 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