Free and Paid Car Parks in Southwold
A day out in Southwold is a day well spent, so why would you want to waste your time searching for a parking spot when you could be taking in the town’s remarkable architecture or wandering along its unparalelled beaches? With this in mind, we’ve scouted out the best parking in Southwold, and given you all the information you need to pick your perfect spot. Parking costs in Southwold have been included*, along with opening hours and postcodes so you can navigate by GPS and spend even less time searching for a space.
Of course, everyone loves a bargain, so we’ve hunted down free parking in Southwold and given you all the details you need to beat the meter. Check out the comprehensive guide to Southwold parking below, and let us take the hassle out of visiting our idyllic town. The only thing you need to do is remember your bucket and spade!
Free Southwold Parking:
Market Place
Southwold IP18 6EE
Type: Not covered
Number of spaces: 6
Maximum stay: 1 hours
Mon-Sun: 24 hours
Ferry Road
Southwold IP18 6ND
Type: Not covered
Number of spaces: 60
Mon-Sun: 24 hours
Harbour Quay West
Southwold IP18 6TJ
Type: Not covered
Number of spaces: 50
Mon-Sun: 24 hours
Southwold Paid Parking:
The Pier
Southwold IP18 6BN
Type: Pay and Display, Not covered
Features: Disabled Spaces, Extra Large Spaces
Number of spaces: 345 (4 disabled)
(free outside these hours)
Mon-Sun: 8:00-18:00
£0.90/hour
£1.75/2 hours
£2.65/3 hours
£3.50/4 hours
£5.65/maximum
Harbour Quay East
Southwold IP18 6ND
Type: Pay and Display, Not covered
Number of spaces: 300
(free outside these hours)
Mon-Sun: 8:00-18:00
£0.90/hour
£1.75/2 hours
£2.65/3 hours
£3.50/4 hours
£4.40/maximum
* Prices correct at time of publication.
update – the harbour quay west car park is charged by a man at the entrance and it is also technically in walberswick not southwold!
The Ferry Road car park is also no longer free parking. It is now a pay and display car park.