Free parking on public streets
- Panns Bank
- Wallace Street
- Ocean Road
- Ocean Park Road
Free Car Parks in Sunderland
You can park for free in Sunderland at all council car parks between 3pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday as part of an initiative to get people visiting the city centre. These include:
- Gorse Road Car Park
- West Wear Street Car Park
- Charles Street Car Park
- Tatham Street Car Park
- Nile Street Car Park
| Car Park | Address | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Road Car Park | SR2 7DE | 3pm – 6pm |
| West Wear Street Car Park | SR1 1XD | 3pm – 6pm |
| Charles Street Car Park | SR1 1UZ | 3pm – 6pm |
| Tatham Street Car Park | SR1 2QD | 3pm – 6pm |
| Nile Street Car Park | SR1 1EY | 3pm – 6pm |
Free On-Street Parking Sunderland
If you would rather park in an on-street parking bay in Sunderland which is close to the local amenities and popular attractions, you can park for free on the following streets between 6pm – 8am Monday to Sunday:
| Street | Spaces | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | 4 | 6pm – 8am |
| Burdon Road | 13 | 6pm – 8am |
| Charles Street | 10 | 6pm – 8am |
| Derwent Street | 6 | 6pm – 8am |
| Foyle Street | 12 | 6pm – 8am |
| Frederick Street | 33 | 6pm – 8am |
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.