Parking in Bath

Finding parking in Bath can be challenging, especially during busy weekends, school holidays and peak commuter times. With limited on-street parking and popular city-centre car parks filling quickly, many drivers need a more reliable option.

For those looking for regular, secure parking in Bath city centre, HPH’s Monmouth Place Car Park offers designated spaces in a convenient central location, with 24/7 access, CCTV monitoring and barrier-controlled entry.

Secure Parking in Bath City Centre: Monmouth Place Car Park

If you’re looking for regular parking in Bath city centre, HPH’s Monmouth Place Car Park offers a secure and convenient option just off Monmouth Place.

Located in central Bath, the car park provides designated parking spaces with 24/7 access, CCTV monitoring and barrier-controlled entry. It is well suited to commuters, local businesses, city-centre workers and anyone looking for a reliable long-term parking space close to Bath’s shops, offices, restaurants and commercial areas.

Spaces are currently available, making Monmouth Place Car Park a practical choice for those who need more certainty than short-stay public car parks or on-street parking can usually provide.

Location: Monmouth Place, Bath BA1 2AU
Best for: Regular commuters, business owners, employees and long-term city-centre parking
Key features: Secure access, CCTV, barrier control, 24/7 access and designated spaces

Enquire about parking

Bath has a range of off-street car parking within reach of the main attractions, shopping area, and railway station.

Some are available for long-term visits, others are short-stay only.

Car Parks in Bath City Centre

Long Stay and Short Stay Car Parks

Monmouth Place Car Park:

HPH’s secure, barrier-controlled car park in central Bath offers designated parking spaces with 24/7 access and CCTV monitoring. It is a strong option for commuters, businesses and anyone looking for regular long-term parking in Bath city centre.

Southgate Car Park:

A secure underground option close to Bath Spa railway station and the Southgate shopping area. It works well if you’re arriving by car and plan to split your time between shopping and sightseeing.

Avon Street Car Park:

Has 299 spaces, 11 disabled bays, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its central location makes it a reliable option at any time of day.

Charlotte Street Car Park:

One of the largest in the city, with over 100 spaces and long-term stay availability. It sits a short walk from Queen Square and the city centre, making it a practical choice for a full day out.

The Podium Car Park:

Located beneath The Podium shopping centre with over 500 spaces, its city-centre location makes it a popular choice for shoppers and visitors looking to park within easy walking distance of the historic centre.

Manvers Street Car Park:

Offers 148 spaces and 6 disabled bays, also open around the clock. Positioned close to Bath Spa station, it’s a useful option for commuters as well as day visitors.

Short Stay Car Parks in Bath

For shorter visits, there are several dedicated short-stay car parks across the city. These include: Bath Sports and Leisure Centre,Broad Street, Cattle Market,Claverton Street,Green Park Road,Kingsmead Square,Larkhall Square.

Charges and opening times vary by location, so it’s worth checking current tariffs before you travel.

Park and Ride in Bath

Bath’s three park and ride services are worth considering if you’d rather avoid the city centre traffic. All three run Monday to Saturday from early morning, with reduced timetables on Sundays and bank holidays.

  • Runs between Lansdown and Milsom Street in the north of the city centre. It’s the most convenient option for anyone approaching on the M4 from London or South Wales.

  • Connects Newbridge with Westgate Buildings and is the natural choice for drivers coming in from Bristol or Keynsham along the A4.

  • Serves the southern approach, with buses running into Southgate shopping centre. It’s well-placed for visitors travelling up from Somerset or Wiltshire.

On weekdays and Saturdays, first departures leave the park and ride sites at 6:15am. The last services back from the city centre run at 11:15pm, which makes the park and ride a workable option for evening visits too.