--- description: "The Ridings Shopping Centre parking: £6 all day weekdays, 50p all day Sundays and Bank Holidays, with a 1.9-metre entrance height and no overnight parking." title: Parking Near The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-the-ridings-shopping-centre-wakefield-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near The Ridings Shopping Centre, Wakefield Landmark Parking · Wakefield, England · The Ridings Shopping Centre Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1DS [Airport Parking (LBA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lba) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/wakefield) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/wakefield) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/wakefield) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/wakefield) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/wakefield) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/wakefield) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/wakefield) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/wakefield) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/wakefield) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/wakefield) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/wakefield) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/wakefield) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/wakefield) Where Can I Park for The Ridings Shopping Centre? The Ridings Shopping Centre has a £6 all-day weekday rate, while Sunday and Bank Holiday parking is 50p all day. Parksy alternatives include Carnforth Avenue, 0.4 mi away at £3.38 an hour, and The Wakefield Birth Centre, 0.5 mi away at £2.40 a day. The centre’s 1.9-metre entrance height and no overnight parking rule are also important. Listen to article 5:07 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
Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1DS
Closest listed space
Convenient 24/7 Parking in Wakefield - Carnforth Avenue, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Nearest station
Wakefield Westgate railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
## Parking Near Wakefield [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Wakefield - Carnforth Avenue £3.38/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-247-parking-in-wakefield-carnforth-aven-113953) [Convenient Parking at The Wakefield Birth Centre, WF1 £2.40/day 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-at-the-wakefield-birth-centre-w-107544) [Affordable 24/7 Parking at St. John's Church, Wakefield £3.75/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/affordable-247-parking-at-st-johns-church-wakefiel-112133) [Convenient Parking Space near Facial Esthetics, Wakefield £3.90/hr 0.9 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-space-near-facial-esthetics-wak-105924) [Convenient Parking Space to Rent in Hoult Court, Wakefield £12.00/day 1.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-parking-space-to-rent-in-hoult-court-wa-117315) [Convenient Monthly Parking in Wakefield, WF1 2ZJ £65.00/mo 1.0 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wakefield/convenient-monthly-parking-wakefield-wf1-2zj-189296) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The Ridings Shopping Centre with a nearby pre-booked private parking space offering a short walk and less circling for visitors.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-the-ridings-shopping-centre-wakefield-69dea5.webp) The Ridings Shopping Centre with a nearby pre-booked private parking space offering a short walk and less circling for visitors. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Named Alternatives Around Wakefield City Centre Wakefield Westgate railway station provides a named alternative parking area for drivers combining a car journey with rail travel, while Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is another recognised city-centre parking landmark. The centre is in Southgate, so these options place the vehicle near the main railway approaches rather than directly beside the shops. Other named locations around the centre include The Wakefield Birth Centre, St. John’s Church and Hoult Court. These places appear in the nearby parking listings and can suit drivers whose destination is split between the shopping centre, the station quarter and central Wakefield. ## Parksy Spaces Near The Ridings Shopping Centre Parksy lists a driveway space on Carnforth Avenue, 0.4 mi away, at £3.38 an hour. A space at The Wakefield Birth Centre is 0.5 mi away and costs £2.40 a day, while a space at St. John’s Church is 0.5 mi away at £3.75 an hour. These options can beat the centre’s £6 all-day tariff when the stay is short enough for an hourly booking or when a day booking is preferable to the centre’s standard charge. Further out, a space near Facial Esthetics is 0.9 mi away at £3.90 an hour. Hoult Court has a space 1.0 mi away at £12 a day, and a monthly space in WF1 2ZJ is 1.0 mi away at £65 a month. The Wakefield Birth Centre listing is the clearest day-rate alternative, while the WF1 2ZJ space is aimed at regular users rather than a one-off shopping visit. Show map of Wakefield ## Weekend Demand and Parking Rules at RSC Saturday opening hours run from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, while Sunday hours run from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Yorkshire.com). Sunday and Bank Holiday parking is charged at 50p all day (The Ridings Shopping Centre), making those periods materially cheaper than an ordinary weekday visit. The centre’s all-day weekday rate is £6 (The Ridings Shopping Centre). [APCOA](https://www.parksy.com/blog/apcoa-parking-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) records 43 Blue Badge bays and 22 family bays, with payment still required for parking (APCOA Prebook). The 1.9-metre entrance height is an important rule for taller vehicles (APCOA Prebook). The centre also states that overnight parking is not available (The Ridings Shopping Centre), so an evening visit should finish within the listed operating hours rather than leaving a vehicle until the next morning. ## Walking From Wakefield Westgate and Kirkgate Stations Wakefield Westgate railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 mi from the centre and a 7-minute walk. The route suits rail passengers arriving for shopping without needing a second city-centre parking trip, and the station is close enough for a practical walk with light bags. Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is also nearby, at approximately an 8-minute walk from the centre. Both stations serve as useful arrival points for visitors who would rather leave the car outside the central shopping area or use a Parksy space near the station quarter. The centre’s address is Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1DS. Show street view near The Ridings Shopping Centre ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Car Park System - The Ridings](https://www.ridingscentre.com/new-car-park-system/) - [The Ridings Shopping Centre](https://www.ridingscentre.com/) - [How you pay for parking at The Ridings Shopping Centre ...](https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/news/people/how-you-pay-for-parking-at-the-ridings-shopping-centre-has-changed-heres-all-you-need-to-know-5020393) \* 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 Ridings Shopping Centre? The Ridings Shopping Centre has a £6 all-day weekday rate, while Sunday and Bank Holiday parking is 50p all day. Parksy alternatives include Carnforth Avenue, 0.4 mi away at £3.38 an hour, and The Wakefield Birth Centre, 0.5 mi away at £2.40 a day. The centre’s 1.9-metre entrance height and no overnight parking rule are also important. ### What Is the Cheapest Time to Park at The Ridings Shopping Centre? Sunday and Bank Holiday parking is charged at 50p all day, making those periods cheaper than the ordinary weekday all-day rate of £6. Saturday opening hours run from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, while Sunday hours run from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. ### Are There Cheaper Nearby Parking Alternatives? Parksy lists The Wakefield Birth Centre at 0.5 mi away for £2.40 a day, making it the clearest day-rate alternative to the centre’s £6 all-day tariff. Carnforth Avenue is 0.4 mi away at £3.38 an hour, while St. John’s Church is 0.5 mi away at £3.75 an hour. ### How Far Is Wakefield Westgate Railway Station From the Shopping Centre? Wakefield Westgate railway station is 0.3 mi from the centre and a 7-minute walk. Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is also nearby, at approximately an 8-minute walk. Both provide useful arrival points for visitors who would rather leave the car outside the central shopping area. ### What Parking Rules Should Drivers Know? The car park has a 1.9-metre entrance height, so taller vehicles should check clearance before arriving. Overnight parking is not available, meaning an evening visit should finish within the listed operating hours. APCOA records 43 Blue Badge bays and 22 family bays, with payment still required for parking. ### Where Is The Ridings Shopping Centre Located? The centre’s address is Southgate, Wakefield, WF1 1DS. Nearby named locations include The Wakefield Birth Centre, St. John’s Church and Hoult Court. 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