Park and protect - our car parks
The Peak District National Park Authority owns and manages 45 car parks throughout the National Park, with 27 of these free to use. The remaining 18 car parks have a Pay & Display system.
Please note from late summer 2023, the number of Pay & Display car parks is changing - please check with our listings here before your visit if you are unsure of the status of your preferred car park.
See our car park locations in the Peak District page for more information.
From summer 2023, we are also rolling out EV charging points at three of our locations. The first of these, Millers Dale Station, launched in July and offers two 7kw PodPoint chargers with 4 charging sockets in total.
We provide car parks to help handle the numbers of visitors to the National Park and reduce congestion. Fees from our Pay & Display car parks are re-invested into the care and protection of landscapes local to that area and visitor facilities the car parks serve.
Some of our car parks are small and fill up early in the day. Please be prepared before your visit to have some alternative options in mind and any relevant postcodes.
Wherever you are in the National Park please do not park on grass verges, on either side of double-yellow lines, by farm gates or other undesignated areas as this can reduce access for farm vehicles, the emergency services and damage protected habitats.
Parking permits
Parking permits (annual and weekly) are now available. An annual permit is £40 and a weekly permit £15. Parking permit holders cannot be guaranteed a parking space, as the spaces get filled on a 'first come, first served' basis.
You can purchase a parking permit in one of the following ways...
- Order from shop.peakdistrict.gov.uk
- Pop into one of our visitor centres
- Contact our Customer and Democratic Support Team on
01629 816200 or email customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Please note: A charge of £1.50 will be added to the cost of the permit if it is being posted out to you.
Parking charges
Charges apply between 9am and 6pm every day.
| Parking Tariffs | Charge (£) |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hr | 1.50 |
| Up to 2 Hr | 2.50 |
| Up to 4 hr | 4.00 |
| All day | 4.75 |
| Coaches (where permitted) 2 hr | 4.00 |
| Horse boxes/lorries up to 2 hr | 4.00 |
| Horse boxes/lorries all day | 7.00 |
| Motorcycles all day | 1.50 |
| Blue Badge holders | Free |
| Cycles | Free |
| Weekly permit | 15.00 |
| Annual permit | 40.00 |
| Parking charges for other providers' car parks |
Parking restrictions
Height restrictions
None of our car parks have height restriction barriers in place and are therefore suitable for small to medium sized motorhomes where spaces are available. Bakewell Station is not suitable for motor homes due to restricted space.
Overnight parking
Overnight parking or camping at all of our car parks is prohibited and may be subject to patrols and enforcement action.
Disabled parking
We aim to provide clear demarked/delineated disabled bays where car park surfaces allow. Car parks with dedicated spaces are listed below.
Vehicles displaying a valid blue badge can park for free.
Please contact our Customer Services team for information on the most suitable car park locations, accessible trails and cycle hire opportunities if you have additional mobility needs.
Horse boxes
Several car parks open onto trails or bridleways and are ideal for exploring the national park on horseback. Please ensure that you pay for the spaces you use and ensure that your vehicle is not obstructing the area for other users.
Coaches
Several car parks can accommodate coaches. These are indicated in the list with a coach symbol.
How do we use car park fees?
- To maintain the car parks, trails, Stanage-North Lees and public toilets
- Pay for litter removal (around 70 tonnes across the National Park each year)
Related documents
- Bylaws for Car Parks (286KB)
- Off street parking order (3.5MB)
- Notice of making off-street parking order (125KB)
Finding our car parks
Our car parks usually have brown or grey entrance signs, and will reference the name/logo ‘Peak District National Park’ or ‘Peak Park’ Authority. National Park Authority parking permits are applicable in these car parks only, and we are unable to accept responsibility for fees or penalty charges incurred in facilities we do not manage.
Other provider car parks
For other car parks in the Peak District please visit the relevant website: