Parking in Rotherham

Whether you live, work or shop in Rotherham, there are a number of very reasonably priced Council car parks and on street parking locations within the town centre, with free options also available.

The Council operates 1,250 off-street parking and 360 on-street parking bays across the town centre.

Many of Rotherham’s car parks are on the edge of the town centre, with just a short walk to the main facilities. This includes parking directly opposite the markets (Drummond Street), in Wellgate Multi-Story, and Corporation Street (Scala Car Park) which is located between the bus station and train station.

Prices start from as little as 50p for 30 minutes’ parking, £1.20 for one hour, £2.40 for two hours and £3.50 for all day parking.

Further information is available on the Rotherham Council website.

Main Central Car Parks

  • Bailey House
  • Douglas Street
  • Drummond Street
  • Riverside
  • Scala
  • Wellgate (Multi-storey)
  • Wellgate (North)

Free Saturday parking

Free all day parking on Saturdays in the Wellgate Multi-Storey and Drummond Street car parks (no ticket required).

Free Sunday parking

Free all day parking on Sundays in all Council car parks (excluding Wellgate Multi-Storey) and on-street bays (no ticket required).

Mid-week two hours free parking

Town centre visitors can park for free for two hours in the "red zone" at the Drummond Street car park. A ticket is required.

Electric vehicle charging

Charge your electric vehicle at any of the 28 charging points in Council car parks. Usual car parking fees may apply.

Further charging points can be found at South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive’s Interchange car park.

Read more about electric vehicle charging points in Rotherham

Parking Permits

Parking permits are available for Council car parks at a reduced rate.

For information about concessionary parking permits please call 01709 336003

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