Free parking on public streets
- Loverock Road
- Wilson Road (2 hours)
Free Car Parks in Reading
You can park for free on Saturdays in Reading at the following car parks:
- Thameside car park, Thames Side Promenade, Reading, RG1 8EQ
You can park for free on Sundays in Reading at the following car parks:
- Dunstall Close, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5AY
- Chester Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JH
- Thameside car park, Thames Side Promenade, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Free for 30 minutes:
- Chester Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JH (Saturday only)
- Recreation Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4UB
- Dunstall Close, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5AY (Saturdays only)
| Car Park | Address | Spaces | Free Parking | Disabled Spaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Car Park | Thames Side Promenade, Reading RG1 8EQ | 62 | Free on weekends | 2 |
| Chester Street Car Park | Chester Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JH | 60 | Free Saturday (30 minutes) and all day Sunday | 2 |
| Recreation Road Car Park | Recreation Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4UB | 80 | Free Sundays | 6 |
| Dunstall Close Car Park | Dunstall Close, Tilehurst, Reading RG31 5AY | 47 | Free Saturday (30 minutes) and all day Sunday | 3 |
Free On-Street Parking
There are several on-street parking locations in Reading that offer free parking during certain times of the day.
If you’d rather not use a secure car park or one of the recommended free parking spots, you can park for free at the following on-street locations:
| Street | Address | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Street (Oxford Road end) | RG1 7LJ | 6.30pm – 8am and Sundays |
| Temple Place | RG1 6QL | 6.30pm – 8am and Sundays |
| London Street | RG1 4PS | 8pm – 8am |
| South Street | RG1 4QU | 8pm – 8am |
| East Street | RG1 4AW | 8pm – 8am |
If you notice any changes to the free parking spots listed above, please leave a comment below so everyone can benefit from up to date information.
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.
Signs in Alfred Street saying Pedestrian Zone no parking!
Hi Alice,
I have updated the article. Alfred Street should still have street parking when entering from Oxford Road end.
Wilson road parking is not free. Max 2 hours.
Brock gardens parking is not free. only 8 to 5
soo, is there anywhere that is totally free parking in the RG1 area? the council wont give me a parking permit (apparently my house isnt eligible) surely there’s another option
Less likely in the RG1 area. If you work during the day, you would be best using one of the on-street parking options which are free between 6.30pm and 8am.
All along Drayton Road at RG30 2PH, I always manage to find parking. Once parked, the bus stop is just a 5-minute walk away, and the journey into town takes about 15 minutes.