| Car park | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Parade | Town centre – pay on exit / pay & display |
| Brunel Plaza | Shopping area |
| Whalebridge | Town centre |
| Fleming Way | Town centre |
| <a href="/articles/coate-water-country-park-swindon">Coate Water</a> | £3 up to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 24 hours, every day |
| <a href="/venues/lydiard-park">Lydiard Park</a> | Pay to park – check council |
| Designer Outlet | Free 15 mins, then charges – see outlet guide |
Source: Swindon Borough Council
Key Links
- Council parking information
- swindon.gov.uk – Parking
- Park & Ride
- swindon.gov.uk – Park & Ride
- Pay for parking
- swindon.gov.uk – Pay for parking
Town centre car parks
Swindon town centre has several council-run car parks. Whalebridge, Fleming Way, Brunel and the Wyvern car park are among the main options. From 21st June 2026 the council charges at town-centre and Old Town car parks Monday to Sunday, not Monday to Saturday only. Daytime tariffs at town-centre parks run from £2.50 for up to an hour to £4 for up to four hours. Long-stay all-day parking is £7.50. Overnight (8pm to 8am) is £3.50. Coate Water is also charged every day: £3 for up to 2 hours and £5 for 2 to 24 hours. Most car parks use pay-on-exit or pay-and-display. Check the tariff sign and the council directory record for that car park before you set off.
On-street parking
On-street parking in Swindon is controlled in many areas. Pay attention to signs and restrictions. Some areas have time limits; others require a permit for residents.
The council's parking team enforces restrictions. For current on-street charges and maps, see swindon.gov.uk – Parking.
Park & Ride
Swindon has Park & Ride services that let you park on the edge of town and take a bus into the centre. This can be cheaper and easier than finding town centre parking. Check swindon.gov.uk – Park & Ride for sites, times, and fares.
Private car parks
The Swindon Designer Outlet, shopping centres, and some venues have their own parking. The Outlet offers free parking for the first 15 minutes, then charges apply; see our Swindon Designer Outlet guide for details. Always check individual venue websites for their parking arrangements. For the town centre and the station, you can pre-book a space in Swindon before you set off.
Pre-book town centre parking
Spaces near the Wyvern, Old Town and the station can be reserved ahead.
Pre-book with JustParkBlue Badge holders
Disabled parking bays are available in town centre car parks and on-street. Blue Badge holders should display their badge and check local rules. Some venues (e.g. the Designer Outlet) offer free parking for Blue Badge holders. See the council's parking pages for accessible parking information.
Check current charges
Town-centre and Old Town parks charge Monday to Sunday. Rates can change.
Swindon Council – ParkingReferences & sources
- Swindon Borough Council – Whalebridge multi-storey car park (accessed 29th October 2026)
- Swindon Borough Council – Wyvern car park (accessed 29th October 2026)
- Swindon Borough Council – Coate Water car park (accessed 14th October 2026)
- Parking charges 2026/27 public notice (21st June 2026) (accessed 29th October 2026)
Sunday and town-centre charges checked on 29th October 2026. Town-centre and Old Town council car parks charge Monday to Sunday from 21st June 2026. Coate Water prices were checked on 14th October 2026. Private car parks set their own rules. Check the tariff sign and the council record for that car park before you travel.