Free parking on public streets
- Sea Cliff Road (North Bay)
- Northstead Manor Drive (South Bay)
- Weaponess Park
- Mountside
- Lonsdale Road
- Granville Road
Free Car Parks in Scarborough
You can park for free in Scarborough at Sea Cliff Road car park which offers up to 3 hours of parking free of charge. Sea Cliff Road car park is close to Scarborough South Bay (around a 15 minute walk) so ideal for a short visit to the beach.
If you prefer to park in a secure car park close to Scarborough town centre, you can park for free after 6pm at all council run car parks in Scarborough as well as on Marine Drive.
| Car Park | Address | Spaces | Free Parking | Motorhome Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastborough Car Park | Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NH | 40 | 6pm – 9am | No |
| Friar’s Way Car Park | Friars Way, Scarborough, YO11 1HN | 74 | 6pm – 9am | No |
| North Terrace Car Park | North Terrace, Scarborough, YO11 1HU | 14 | 6pm – 9am | No |
| Marine Drive | Marine Drive, Scarborough, YO11 1PG | 364 | 6pm – 9am | No |
| Sea Cliff Road Car Park | Sea Cliff Road, Scarborough, YO11 2XU | 82 | All Day (3 hours max) | No |
Free on-street parking in Scarborough
If you prefer to use on-street parking when visiting Scarborough, you can park for free in the disc zones after 5pm daily, before 9am Monday to Saturday and before 12pm on a Sunday.
Free parking is available during these times on the following streets:
- Prince of Wales Terrace
- Montpellier Terrace
- Esplanade Gardens
- North Marine Road
- Queen’s Parade
- Victoria Park
- Peasholm Drive
Free Parking at Park & Ride Sites
Park & Ride is a great way to park for free during your trip to Scarborough, without having to contend with traffic.
Scarborough has two park & ride sites with buses running every 15 minutes so you can be in Scarborough inside 20 minutes.
| Park and Ride Site | Address | Spaces | Use For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filey Road Park & Ride | A165, Scarborough, YO11 3JY | 600 | Scarborough Train Station, Scarborough Town Centre, South Bay |
| Seamer Road Park & Ride | Seamer Road, Scarborough YO12 4LW | 600 | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough Train Station, South Bay, North Bay |
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.