About Us – The History of Free Parking Spots
Free Parking Spots was created with a simple mission: to make it easier for people across the UK to find reliable, up‑to‑date information on where they can park for free. What began as a small personal project has grown into one of the most comprehensive free‑parking resources available online.
How Free Parking Spots Began
The website was founded after recognising a common frustration shared by drivers everywhere: rising parking costs and the difficulty of finding trustworthy information about free parking options. The idea was straightforward — gather accurate, location‑based parking details and make them freely accessible to everyone.
What started as a small collection of notes and personal research gradually evolved into a structured online guide. Over time, more towns, cities, and popular destinations were added, turning the site into a nationwide resource.
Our Growth Over the Years
As the site expanded, so did its purpose. Free Parking Spots now covers:
- Free parking locations in towns and cities across the UK
- Free or low‑cost parking near major attractions, beaches, stadiums, and transport hubs
- Helpful guidance on navigating local parking rules
- Tips for avoiding unnecessary charges and understanding restrictions
The website continues to grow as new areas are researched and existing information is updated to reflect changes in local parking regulations.
How We Gather Information
To keep the site accurate and useful, information is sourced through:
- On‑the‑ground research and location visits
- Regular checks using digital mapping tools
- Verification through council and local authority websites
- User feedback highlighting changes or new opportunities
This combination ensures that the parking guidance remains as reliable and current as possible.
Why Free Parking Spots Exists
Parking can be one of the most stressful parts of visiting a new place. Free Parking Spots aims to remove that stress by giving drivers the confidence to plan ahead, save money, and explore more freely.
Whether you’re heading into a busy city, visiting a coastal town, or planning a day out at a popular attraction, the goal is to help you find convenient, cost‑effective parking options without the hassle.
Supporting the Website
To keep the site running and continually expanding, Free Parking Spots occasionally uses affiliate links to trusted partners offering discounted long‑stay, airport, or private parking options. These partnerships never affect the cost to users and help support the ongoing maintenance of the website. Advertising also helps fund the research and updates needed to keep the resource free for everyone.
Who we work with
- Your Parking Space – parking app
- JustPark – parking app
- Holiday Extras – airport car parking and hotels
- AirParks – airport parking
- Picniq – discounted days out
Our Commitment
Free Parking Spots is dedicated to:
- Providing accurate, up‑to‑date parking information
- Expanding coverage across all UK towns and cities
- Helping drivers save money and reduce stress
- Offering a trustworthy, user‑friendly resource for all visitors
If you spot an error or know of a free parking area not yet listed, you’re encouraged to get in touch so the information can be updated quickly.
You may notice, we also run ads on our website. This is to generate income to keep this blog going and to provide a helpful resource to everyone.
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.