Parking in Shrewsbury
If you’ve ever been to Shrewsbury before, and enjoyed it’s atmosphere, the mix of modern buildings amongst timber framed black and white houses, the view from The Castle and so on, you’ll know that despite all this – it’s a real bugger to find a parking space.
For guests at the ceremony there is limited roadside parking (sorry it’s metered) on the road leading up to The Castle and just passed the entrance to it. You cannot park within the castle grounds as only vehicles with permits can park there.
If you are staying at the lion Hotel as this is where were holding the reception, there are spaces for 70 vehicles but parking is reserved for residents. As guests are asked to arrive at the castle at around 2.30pm we suggest you park at the lion before that and walk up to the castle. The castle is literally less than 5 minutes walk away, however it is up hill, as nearly everything is in Shrewsbury.
On Street Parking
A pay and display system operates in the town centre for on-street parking.
Monday to Saturday from 8.30am to 6.00pm (including bank holidays). The maximum length of stay in most town centre streets is one hour, a few have a two hour limit, see the notices on the pay and display machines. (Unfortunately if you park outside the castle on the street you will need to run back and put more money in the meter after an hour) Another reason why it’s better to park at the hotel.
The blue and yellow pay machines are located next to every parking bay in Shrewsbury Town Centre. Cost: 35- 60 minutes £1.20.
Off Street Parking
The Council operates 12 car parks in the Borough, providing approximately 2645 spaces.
- Raven Meadows (Multi-storey) – Long Stay/Short Stay
- The Strand – Long Stay/Short Stay
- St Julian Friars – Long Stay
- Abbey Foregate – Long Stay/Short Stay
- Frankwell Main – Long Stay/Short Stay
- Frankwell Riverside – Short Stay – Up to 3 hours
- Frankwell Quay – Short Stay – Up to 3 hours
- Bridge Street – Short Stay – Up to 2 hours
- Barker Street – Short Stay – Up to 2 hours
- St Austin’s Street – Short Stay – Up to 2 hours
- The Tannery – Short Stay – Up to 2 hours
- The Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre – Short Stay
Car parks are "Pay and Display" except Raven Meadows Multi Storey, where a "Pay on Foot" system is in operation.
Find out more here: http://www.shrewsbury.gov.uk/public/maps/parkingfacilities/offstreetparking.htm
Motorcycle Parking
Motorbikes or scooters can park for free in Shrewsbury Borough Council’s off-street surface car parks in the marked M/C bays. Free parking is also available in the designated motorcycle bays on-street. The locations of these bays are shown on this map.
Parking outside designated bays, whether on a surface car park or on street will attract the normal pay and display fee. Charges are advertised on each pay machine or sign situated nearby.
Again there is not any motorcycle spaces near the castle itself. So if you are riding up we suggest you park them in the secure car park at the lion Hotel. Then walk up.
If you require further assistance with motorcycle parking in Shrewsbury, please telephone the Car Parks Office on 01743 356628. http://www.shrewsbury.gov.uk/public/maps/parkingfacilities/motorcycleparking.htm
Disabled Parking
On-Street
Marked disabled parking spaces are available throughout the town centre and are free.
In addition Blue Badge holders can park in the On-Street Pay & Display bays for up to 3 hours, without charge, provided both the Blue Badge (serial no. & expiry date face up) and the Clock are clearly on display.
Off-Street
A concession is available in the Barker Street Short Stay Car Park only, where Badge Holders can have 3 hours parking for the purchase of one hour. In all other off-street car parks normal charges apply, although extra wide marked bays are provided. The Blue Badge and Clock must be clearly displayed at all times.
To find out more about disabled parking and Shopmobility go here: http://www.shrewsbury.gov.uk/public/maps/parkingfacilities/disabledparking.htm
Park and Ride
The Borough Council manage, in partnership with Shropshire County Council, the 3 Park and Ride sites at:
- Oxon – 490 spaces – off A458 Welshpool Road, to the West. Site Location Map
- Meole Brace – 659 spaces – off A5112 Hereford Road, to the South. Site Location Map
- Harlescott – 595 spaces – off A5112 Whitchurch Road, to the North. Site Location Map
Every Park & Ride service stops outside the castle grounds on Castle Street and they run every 10 mins.
To find out more about which Park & Ride carpark is suitable for you and what time the buses run visit this link: http://www.shrewsbury.gov.uk/public/maps/parkingfacilities/parkandride.htm