If you are looking for free parking in Blackpool, you’ll be pleased to know there is plenty of free parking available in and around Blackpool so you don’t need to pay for costly private car parks.
There is also free parking without restrictions near to Blackpool attractions such as the promenade so it’s ideal for those with young children.
5 places you can park for free in Blackpool 2025
If you’re visiting Blackpool, you are likely going to be there for the full day, or even longer if you are heading there for a short break. In which case, you won’t want to pay expensive parking charges in council run car parks.
The great thing about Blackpool is that there are plenty of free parking spots – usually found on residential roads close to the promenade – that have no restrictions.
In most cases, you can walk to the beach in less than 10 minutes, which is a great way to save money during your visit to Blackpool.
The following streets offer un-restricted FREE parking spots in Blackpool:
You should always check for any newly installed restriction signs before leaving your car at any of these parking spots.
What to know about parking free in Blackpool
When parking for free in Blackpool, please be considerate of others:
- Ensure you don’t block any driveways
- Tuck your car as close to the kerb as possible.
- Don’t double park as you may be parked on a bus route
Cheap all-day parking in Blackpool
Whilst there are plenty of free parking options, you may feel more comfortable parking somewhere with added security, especially if you are leaving your car for a longer period of time.
The cheapest car park we found in Blackpool was Mecca Bingo car park which costs just £4.50 to park from 9am until 5pm, so ideal for those visiting the seaside town for the day, but this must be pre-booked.
Free Parking near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool Pleasure Beach is possibly the towns biggest attraction for families, especially in the summer months. If you’re looking to visit, you can use one of these free parking spots near to Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
Free car parks in Blackpool
There are unfortunately no council car parks that offer free parking in Blackpool at any point in the day, although Blue Badge Holders can benefit from 3 hours free parking in certain car parks, including:
- Bank Street Car Park
- Bethesda Road Car Park
- Bonny Street Car Park
- East Topping Street Car Park
- Lonsdale Road Car Park
Cheap Car Parks in Blackpool
Although there are no free car parks in Blackpool, there are cheap car parks in and around the town centre:
| Car Park | Charge Per Hour |
| Metropole Hotel | £1 |
| St Cuthbert’s Church | £1 |
| Bethesda Square | £1.50 |
| Buchanan Street | £1.50 |
If you are staying for a short break and looking for 24 hour parking in Blackpool, the cheapest option is Lytham Road NCP which costs just £6.95 or, if this is full, there’s Buchanan Street car park which costs £7.00 for 24 hours parking.
Free motorhome parking in Blackpool
Motorhomes are not permitted to park in any on-street parking spaces in Blackpool. There are dedicated coach bays that Motorhomes can use in Glynn Square Car Park, Lytham Road Car Park and Foxhill Village Car Park.
Parking for Motorhomes is not free, but these car parks do allow overnight parking starting at £10 for 12 hours. Camping is not permitted, which includes the use of washing lines and barbecues.
Coach parking in Blackpool
There are several council car parks in Blackpool that offer coach parking, including Blackpool South Car Park, (Pleasure Beach) North Car Park, Blackpool Zoo Car Park and South Car Park.
In the winter months, some car parks in Blackpool are restricted to vehicles under 1.9m.
Free disabled parking in Blackpool
If you have a Blue Badge, you are entitled to park in the following car parks in Blackpool free of charge for up to 3 hours:
- South Car Park
- Lytham Road Car Park
- South Beach Car Park
- Bloomfield Road Car Park
- Bolton Street Car Park
Free motorcycle parking in Blackpool
If you are visiting Blackpool by motorcycle or moped, you might want to plan where you are going to park before setting off. The following car parks in Blackpool have dedicated motorcycle parking bays that are free of charge:
- West Street – FY1 1EP (First floor)
- Lytham Road – FY4 1HT
- Chapel Street – FY1 5AW (Ground floor under the stairs)
- Clifton Street – FY1 1LY
- South King Street – FY1 4AX
- South Beach – FY4 1BB
- East Topping Street – FY1 3AS
- Central car park – FY1 5QE
- Gynn Square – FY1 2JR
Residential parking in Blackpool
If you are a resident in Blackpool and live in an area where designated parking permits are required, you can purchase a residents and visitors permit for £15.00 which lasts for 12 months.
You will need to provide proof of residence as well as forms of identification and a utility bill in order to apply for a residents parking permit.
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.