For a day in Newcastle, the cheapest council car park in the centre is Grainger Town, which Newcastle City Council lists at £1.70 an hour or £11 fixed between 8am and 7pm. In the evening, the council's multi-storeys are mostly free: Eldon Garden and Eldon Square charge nothing from 7pm to 8am.
Where should I park in Newcastle?
£1.70 an hour or £11 fixed, 8am to 7pm. 401 spaces and 10 EV points.
Free from 7pm to 8am, according to the council. Both close at 10pm.
Open round the clock on Fridays and Saturdays, 50p an hour from 7pm to midnight, capped at £2.50.
Key takeaways
- Grainger Town is the cheapest council multi-storey, at £1.70 an hour or £11 fixed.
- Eldon Garden and Eldon Square are free from 7pm to 8am, and Grainger Town is free outside 8am to 7pm except on Friday and Saturday evenings.
- Dean Street stays open overnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Grainger Town goes back to closing at midnight.
- All council parking is cashless. Seven multi-storeys use the council's check-in, check-out card system, so you pay for the time you use.
- Blue Badge holders park free in on-street bays. In council car parks they pay, with an hour's grace.
Where are the car parks in Newcastle?
Tap a pin for prices, the address and directions. All four pins are council multi-storeys.
Pin positions are approximate. Use the address or the directions link to find the entrance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
How much do Newcastle's council car parks cost?
These are the charges on Newcastle City Council's own car park pages, which the council states apply on bank holidays too:
| Car park | 8am to 7pm, every day | Other times |
|---|---|---|
| Grainger Town | £1.70 an hour, or £11 fixed | 50p an hour Friday and Saturday 7pm to midnight. Free at all other times |
| Eldon Garden | £2.60 an hour, or £13 fixed | Free 7pm to 8am |
| Eldon Square | £2.90 an hour | Free 7pm to 8am |
| Dean Street | £2.30 an hour | 50p an hour Friday and Saturday 7pm to midnight. Free at all other times |
Dean Street's prices come from NE1, the city centre business improvement district, which lists the council's charges. The council's check-in, check-out page explains that at Dean Street, Eldon Garden, Eldon Square, Grainger Town, The Garage at Helix, Manors and Quayside you check in with a card on arrival and check out when you leave, paying only for the time used.
How much is on-street parking in Newcastle?
Newcastle City Council states that on-street charges in the city centre apply every day of the week, with charges on certain days in areas outside the centre, and that it runs around 2,200 on-street bays. The council's published street-by-street price list dates from 2022 and its charges have risen since, so this guide doesn't repeat those figures. The machine or sign at the bay shows the current price and maximum stay.
Is there a Park & Ride in Newcastle?
Newcastle's Park & Ride runs on the Tyne and Wear Metro, from station car parks run by Nexus. We couldn't verify the current charges or space counts from Nexus's own pages when this guide was written, so none are listed here. This section will be updated with a link when they are.
What are the opening hours, and which car parks have EV charging?
| Car park | Address | Opening hours | Spaces and EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Garden | Percy Street, NE1 7RA | 8am to 10pm, every day | Not listed |
| Eldon Square | Percy Street, NE1 7RZ | Closes 10pm | Not listed |
| Grainger Town | Waterloo Street, NE1 4DP | Monday to Friday 6am to midnight, all day Saturday and Sunday | 401 spaces, 10 EV charging points |
| Dean Street | Dean Street, NE1 1PG | 7am to midnight, and overnight on Fridays and Saturdays | 257 spaces, 3 EV charging points |
The council's July 2026 announcement confirmed that Dean Street stays open overnight on Fridays and Saturdays after a six-month trial, while Grainger Town returns to closing at midnight. The same announcement lists closing times of midnight at Quayside and Oxford Street, and 10pm at The Garage at Helix.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to park in Newcastle?
Not on the street. The council states that Blue Badge holders can park free in its pay and display bays and beyond any maximum stay, as long as the badge is displayed. In council car parks, charges have applied to Blue Badge holders since July 2021, and the council's car park pages give an hour's grace after the time paid for.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest car park in Newcastle city centre?
Grainger Town. Newcastle City Council lists it at £1.70 an hour or £11 fixed between 8am and 7pm, and free at most other times.
Is parking free in Newcastle in the evening?
In the council multi-storeys, mostly yes. The council lists Eldon Garden and Eldon Square as free from 7pm to 8am, and Grainger Town as free outside 8am to 7pm except for 50p an hour on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Can I park overnight in Newcastle city centre?
At Dean Street on Fridays and Saturdays, yes. The council kept weekend overnight opening there after a trial, with a 50p an hour charge from 7pm to midnight, capped at £2.50.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to park in Newcastle?
Not on the street. The council states Blue Badge holders park free in pay and display bays and beyond the maximum stay. In council car parks, charges apply with an hour's grace.
When do on-street charges apply in Newcastle?
Every day of the week in the city centre, according to the council. The sign at the bay shows the hours and the price.
Is there a Park & Ride in Newcastle?
Newcastle's Park & Ride runs on the Tyne and Wear Metro, from station car parks run by Nexus. This guide doesn't list prices for them because we couldn't verify them from Nexus's own pages.
Related guides
Sources
- Newcastle City Council: Eldon Garden car park
- Newcastle City Council: Eldon Square car park
- Newcastle City Council: Grainger Town car park
- Newcastle City Council: Overnight car park opening continues after successful trial (July 2026)
- Newcastle City Council: Check in, check out parking
- Newcastle City Council: On-street parking
- NE1 (Get Into Newcastle): Dean Street car park
Prices are taken from Newcastle City Council and NE1 on the date shown above, and can change. Check the machine or sign before you pay.