Car Parks and On Street Pay and Display
Information to help you find where to park and to find charging points for electric vehicles. This includes car parks - where to find them, opening times, charges - and parking options for motorcycles and people with disabilities.
Season tickets and how to apply for a Car Park Permit (Season Ticket) Toggle accordion
For all information and to apply, please see the permit page Car Park Permit (Season Ticket).
How to pay for parking in a council car park Toggle accordion
You can pay to park in a council car park in 3 ways.
Season Tickets
Please see above for more information on Season Tickets.
Pay at Machine
Credit, debit cards and coins are accepted methods of payment. Not all machines accept all methods of payments. If you pay using coins you will not be given any change.
PayByPhone
You can pay for parking using the PaybyPhone app, which is accepted in all of our car parks. Please visit the PaybyPhone website to securely install the app on your mobile phone and use it in our car parks for payment.
How to pay for parking using PayByPhone Toggle accordion
Please find below some 'How To' videos for PayByPhone. For general information, please visit https://www.paybyphone.co.uk/locations/st-albans
How to pay for parking using PayPoint Toggle accordion
New PayPoint Locations Introduced in St Albans and Harpenden to Support Cash Payments for Parking
St Albans City & District Council is pleased to announce the introduction of new PayPoint locations across St Albans and Harpenden, providing residents and visitors with greater flexibility when paying for parking.
This initiative is part of the Council’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and ensure that all users, including those who prefer to pay with cash, have convenient options available.
From today, individuals wishing to pay for parking in person can do so at any participating PayPoint store. To complete a payment, users must bring:
Their vehicle registration number
The appropriate PayByPhone location code
To assist the public in locating their nearest PayPoint outlet, an online store locator is available at: https://www.paypoint.com/store-locator and the maps below:
Alternatively Text 60075 with the word CASH followed by the location code, you will then receive a text back showing your nearest PayPoint agent. (Service charges apply)
St Albans car parks
CUSTOMER NOTICE
Subject: Lift Closure at Drovers Way Multi-Storey Car Park for Replacement
Please be advised that the lift at Drovers Way Multi-Storey Car Park, Drovers Way, St Albans, AL3 5EB will be closed for replacement from Tuesday 6 May 2025 until Tuesday15 July 2025.
Important Information for Customers:
- Please note that the disabled bays on Level 2a and Level 3a of Drovers Way Car Park will be closed during this period.
- Disabled badge holders are directed to park at Russell Avenue Car Park, Level 2, in the temporarily suspended bays designated for disabled badge holders only.
- Alternatively, the nearest disabled bays are in Adelaide Street Surface Car Park, Adelaide Street, St Albans, AL3 5BH (2 disabled bays).
- Please use our car park in Russell Avenue for lift access. The right-hand side lift (opposite M&S) offers stair free access from Levels 2 – 4 only.
- Pedestrian access to the stairwell at Drovers Way Car Park will be closed.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
For further assistance, please contact our customer service team: 01727 866100.
Adelaide Street Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 30 |
| Disabled bays | 1 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802739 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Adelaide Street, St Albans, AL3 5BH |
Bricket Road North Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Short stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 27 |
| Disabled bays | 1 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802740 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50
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| Address | Bricket Road North, Bricket Road, St Albans, AL1 3JT |
Civic Centre Multi-Storey Car Park (3 levels) Toggle accordion
| Short stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | Middle and upper level: 228 Basement: 74 |
| Disabled bays | Middle and top level: 4 Basement: 2 |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | Upper floor: 802731 Middle floor: 802730 Basement: 802729 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to - 6:30pm Up to 7 days - £55.00 Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Civic Centre Car Park, Bricket Road, St Albans, Off Civic Close, AL1 3JS |
Clarence Park Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Short stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 31 |
| Disabled bays | 2 |
| Opening hours | Monday to Sunday: 07:30 to 18:30 |
| Pay by phone location code | 802738 |
| Charges | Monday to Friday up to 6.30pm Saturdays, Sundays and Public / Bank Holidays - £0.00 Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £0.00 |
| Address | Clarence Park Car Park, 1A Clarence Rd, St Albans AL1 4NF |
Drovers Way Multi-Storey Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | This is a barrier-controlled car park |
| Number of spaces | 351 |
| Disabled bays | 11 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Location code | |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to - 6:30pm Up to 7 days - £55.00 Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Drovers Way Car Park, Drovers Way, St Albans, AL3 5EB |
Gombards Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long Stay park | |
| Number of spaces | 82 |
| Disabled bays | 3 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802741 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Gombards Car Park, Upton Avenue, St Albans, AL3 5EN |
Keyfield Terrace Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 33 |
| Disabled bays | 1 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802742 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Keyfield Terrace Car Park, Keyfield Terrace, St Albans, AL1 1PD |
London Road Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 194 |
| Disabled bays | 4 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802743 |
| Charges | Day Charges Street Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | London Road Car Park, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NG |
Russell Avenue Multi-Storey Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | This is a barrier-controlled car park |
| Number of spaces | 537 |
| Disabled bays | 12 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Location code | N/A |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to - 6:30pm Up to 7 days - £55.00 Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Russell Avenue Car Park, Drovers Way, St Albans, AL3 5EB |
Townsend Avenue Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 33 |
| Disabled bays | 1 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802744 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Townsend Avenue Car Park, Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3HA |
Verulamium Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Short stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 150 |
| Disabled bays | 7 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | Cars: 802745 Coaches: 802746 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Sunday – Up to 6:30pm Cars Up to 3 hours - £2.70
Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 Coaches
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| Address | Verulamium, St Michaels Street, St Albans, AL3 4SW |
Westminster Lodge Surface Car Park Toggle accordion
| Short stay | |
| Number of spaces | 325 |
| Disabled bays | 29 |
| Opening hours | Open 24/7 Charges apply Monday to Sunday |
| Pay by phone location code | Cars: Lower – 802732 Upper – 802733 Running track – 802734 Overflow – 802735 Coaches - 802736 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Sunday - 7:30am - 6:30pm Note: This car park requires you to provide a vehicle registration number when obtaining a ticket. Please see instructions on site. Cars *Leisure Centre Member concessions available, Separate terms and conditions will apply. Coaches Evening Charges From 6:30pm to 10pm - £2.00 |
| Address | Westminster Lodge Car Park, Holywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DJ |
Harpenden car parks
Amenbury Lane Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 296 (Approximately) |
| Disabled bays | 8 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802747 |
| Charges | Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Note: This car park requires you to provide a vehicle registration number when obtaining a ticket. Please see instructions on site. *Leisure Centre Up to 2 Hours – Free Up to 1 hours - £2.10 *Leisure Centre Member concessions available, Separate terms and conditions will apply. Evening Charges From 6:30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Amenbury Lane Car Park, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2HU |
Bowers Way East Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 148 |
| Disabled bays | 3 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802748 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Bowers Way East Car Park, Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4EQ |
Bowers Way West Car Park Upper and Lower (Sainsbury) Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 158 |
| Disabled bays | 12 |
| Opening hours | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Pay by phone location code | 802749 |
| Charges | Day Charges Monday - Saturday up to 6:30pm Evening Charges Monday to Sunday 6.30pm to 10pm - £2.00 All day Sunday and Public and Bank holidays - £2.50 |
| Address | Bowers Way West Car Park, Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4EW |
Lydekker Car Park Toggle accordion
| Long stay car park | |
| Number of spaces | 88 |
| Disabled bays | 2 |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday: 0730 to 1830 - (charges apply) Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays - Free |
| Pay by phone location code | 802737 |
| Charges | Up to 1 hour £1.30 |
| Address | Lodge Gardens, Arcadia Court, Harpenden AL5 4JE |
On Street Pay and Display Charges Toggle accordion
Across St Albans and Harpenden there are areas of Pay and Display, these locations allow parking with payment by our Pay by Phone service. Below is a list of those locations and the Pay by Phone location codes. Please check on street signage for the restrictions before making payments.
New Virtual On-street Pay and Display
The Council is currently working with our cashless service provider to introduce PayPoint, where customers will be able to make cash or chip and pin payments for parking. Further updates on the progress of this will be posted online.
| Street Name | Restriction Type | Cashless Parking Code | Operating Hours | 30 Min Free Code |
| Church Green | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Thompsons Close | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| High Street | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Station Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Victoria Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Vaughan Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Leyton Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| The Putterills | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Vaughan Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Arden Grove | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Bowers Parade | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Southdown Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| Kirkdale Road | Paid Bay | 810385 | PB Standard days: Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 Max Stay: 2h No Return: 2h | 810387 |
| London Road Zone S | Paid bay/ shared bay | 810386 | 08:30- 20:00 Mon - Sat 2h No Return 2h RPS Zone S | 810388 |
| London Road | Paid bay | 810386 | 08:30 - 18:30 Mon - Sat 2h No Return 2h | 810388 |
| Victoria Street | Paid bay | 810386 | 08:30 - 18:30 Mon - Sat 2h No Return 2h | 810388 |
| Lattimore Road | Paid bay | 810386 | 08:30 - 18:30 Mon - Sat 2h No Return 2h | 810388 |
| Drovers Way | Paid bay | 810386 | 08:30 - 18:30 Mon - Sat 2h No Return 2h | 810388 |
Motorcycle parking
Designated motorcycle spaces
Below is a list of the designated motorcycle parking bays within St Albans City Centre, along with the number of spaces available and postcode (to help Sat Nav users).
Britton Avenue Toggle accordion
| Number of spaces (approximate) | 1 |
| Postcode | AL3 5EJ |
| Additional information | On-street parking bay, no payment required |
Civic Close Toggle accordion
| Number of spaces (approximate) | 6 |
| Postcode | AL1 3LE |
| Additional information | This location provides railings for locking bikes |
Russell Avenue Toggle accordion
| Number of spaces (approximate) | 9 |
| Postcode | AL3 5EU |
| Additional information | This location provides railings for locking bikes |
Other places motorcycles can park Toggle accordion
Motorcycles can also park free of charge in the following parking bays.
Car parks
Motorcycles can park in a parking bay free of charge in all council-run car parks.
Residents Only parking bays
Motorcyclists are encouraged to use bays marked for 'M/C Only' if they are available. (Not all Residential Roads have designated 'M/C Only' Spaces)
Pay and display parking bays
Motorcyclists are encouraged to use bays marked for 'M/C Only' if they are available. Most pay and display locations are within the City Centre. You can find these on the full list of on-street parking spaces on our Parking Policies & Strategies page.
Limited Waiting parking bays
Limited waiting is where the sign allows a limited period of free parking.
Shared Use parking bays
Shared use can be a mixture of residents, pay and display or limited waiting parking bays.
Free Car Parks
Please see our list of Free Car Parks across St Albans District.
Limited Waiting / Free Car Parks Toggle accordion
Parking Place or Part Thereof | Operational Times | Restricted Hours and Days | Maximum Period for which vehicles may wait |
BAA Lambs, Car Park Harpenden | At All Times | 09:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 15:00 Monday to Saturday | During restricted period maximum stay 1 hour |
Batchwood Hall, Car Park (including access roads), St Albans | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Cotlandswick, Leisure Centre, London Colney | Mondays to Sunday 5am to 11pm | Monday to Sunday 5am to 11Pm | During restricted period Maximum stay 4 hours |
Cravells Road, Car Park, Harpenden | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Hawkes Drive Car Park, Redbourn | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Harpenden Public Halls, Car Park Harpenden | At All Times | Permits only at any time / Staff Permits | Up to 24 hours |
Haseldine Road, Car Park, London Colney | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
High Street, Village Hall, Car Park, Redbourn | At All Times | None | Up to 2 hours |
Leyton Road, Car Park Harpenden | At All Times | 08:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday | During restricted hours maximum stay 1 hour |
Marquis Lane, Car Park, Harpenden | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Nomansland Common, Car Park, Wheathampstead | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Park Street, Car Park, Park Street | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Southview Road, Car Park, Harpenden | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
The Ridgeway (Library), Car Park, St Albans | At All Times | None | Up to 24 hours |
Sandridge Gate Business Park Including Ronsons Way, St Albans | At All Times | None | Limited to 2 hours where indicated by signs (Staff Permit) |
