Westmorland and Furness Council charges £2.60 for up to an hour and £10.60 all day in most of its Windermere and Bowness car parks, from 8am to 8pm every day, according to the council. The cheapest all-day option is the early bird rate at Broad Street, Windermere: £1.40 for the day if you buy before 9am, in designated bays.
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Key takeaways
- Council car parks charge from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
- £2.60 for an hour, £4.40 for 2 hours and £10.60 all day in most car parks.
- Early bird at Broad Street: £1.40 all day if bought before 9am.
- Braithwaite Fold and Glebe Road in Bowness charge from 3 hours, at £5.80.
- Blue Badge holders get one extra hour free, and motorcycles park free.
How much do the Windermere and Bowness car parks cost?
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| Car park | Postcode | Spaces | Prices | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street, Windermere | LA23 2AB | 94 + 7 disabled | 30 minutes 90p, 1 hour £2.60, all day £10.60. Early bird £1.40 all day before 9am | Council |
| Rayrigg Road, Bowness | LA23 3BZ | 178 + 12 disabled | 1 hour £2.60, 2 hours £4.40, all day £10.60. No motorhomes overnight | Council |
| Braithwaite Fold, Bowness | LA23 3HE | 400 + 11 disabled | From 3 hours £5.80, all day £10.60. Motorhome overnight £13.40 | Council |
| Glebe Road, Bowness | LA23 3HE | 124 + 8 disabled | From 3 hours £5.80, all day £10.60 | Council |
| Ferry Nab, Bowness | LA22 3JN | 120 + 9 disabled | 1 hour £2.60, up to 10 hours £10.60, all day £11.90, £17.90 with a trailer | Council |
Charges apply from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, according to each council car park page. Prices checked 19 October 2026. Westmorland and Furness Council's 2026/27 budget consultation lists the 2025/26 and 2026/27 charges side by side.
What is the cheapest way to park in Windermere for the day?
Broad Street's early bird rate is £1.40 for the whole day if the ticket is bought before 9am, in the designated bays only, according to the council. After 9am, all-day parking is £10.60 in most of the council's car parks. Ferry Nab, by the lake in Bowness, charges £10.60 for up to 10 hours and £11.90 for the full day (the council).
Where can you park in Bowness-on-Windermere?
The council lists four car parks in Bowness: Rayrigg Road with 178 spaces, Braithwaite Fold with 400, Glebe Road with 124 and Ferry Nab with 120. Braithwaite Fold and Glebe Road sell tickets from 3 hours, at £5.80, so Rayrigg Road is the council option for a short stop (Rayrigg Road, Braithwaite Fold, Glebe Road).
Do Blue Badge holders park free in Windermere?
Not entirely. Westmorland and Furness Council says Blue Badge holders can park for one hour free on top of the time they buy, with the badge and a clock disc on show (the council). Each car park has disabled bays, listed in the table above.
Can you park a motorhome overnight?
At Braithwaite Fold the council lists an extra overnight charge of £13.40 for motorhomes from 8pm to 8am (the council). Rayrigg Road does not allow motorhomes, or any vehicle converted for sleeping, to park overnight (the council).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is parking in Windermere?
Westmorland and Furness Council lists most of its Windermere and Bowness car parks at £2.60 for up to an hour, £4.40 for 2 hours and £10.60 all day, charged from 8am to 8pm.
Is there cheap all-day parking in Windermere?
Yes. The council lists an early bird rate of £1.40 for all day at Broad Street car park if the ticket is bought before 9am, in designated bays only.
Where should I park in Bowness-on-Windermere?
The council lists Rayrigg Road (178 spaces), Braithwaite Fold (400 spaces), Glebe Road (124 spaces) and Ferry Nab (120 spaces) in Bowness. Braithwaite Fold and Glebe Road charge from 3 hours.
Do Blue Badge holders park free in Windermere?
Not entirely. The council says Blue Badge holders get one hour free on top of the time they buy, with the badge and a clock disc on show.
Can motorhomes park overnight in Windermere?
At Braithwaite Fold the council lists an overnight motorhome charge of £13.40 from 8pm to 8am. Rayrigg Road does not allow motorhomes overnight.
Is parking free for motorcycles in Windermere?
Yes. The council says motorcycles park free in its Windermere and Bowness car parks.
Sources
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Broad Street car park
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Rayrigg Road car park
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Braithwaite Fold car park
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Glebe Road car park
- Westmorland and Furness Council: Ferry Nab car park
- Westmorland and Furness Council: budget consultation 2026/27, car parking information
Prices come from the council's own car park pages on the date shown and can change. Check the signs at the car park before you pay.