New car parking spaces open in Lancaster city centre

Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:49

By Greg Lambert @greglam72

This car park has opened on Moor Lane in Lancaster

New car parking spaces have opened in Lancaster.

A car park next to the Golden Lion pub, operated by private company The Parking Space, has opened on Moor Lane.

Signs in the car park say it is available 24 hours a day and is pay on entry.

Edward Street car park, operated by Lancaster City Council, has also expanded to include additional spaces.

The city council has also added Moor Mills 4 car park on Moor Lane which is open for general use Monday to Sunday (6pm-8am) and Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays (8am-6pm).

Meanwhile a car park at White Cross Business Park, of around 35 spaces, is now pay and display at evenings and weekends, said Lancaster BID (Business Improvement District).

"Between 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, the Mills Car park is just for permit holders," said a post on the Lancaster BID Facebook page.

"However in the evenings and weekend, the Mill 14 car park becomes pay and display, and users will just need to buy a ticket through the app.

"The app will show the available permit options.

"The Golden Lion car park has also now opened around 20 spaces."

Nelson Street car park near Lancaster Town Hall, operated by Lancaster City Council, closed in early February. There are plans to build new houses on the land, as part of the Canal Quarter regeneration scheme.

As part of the Canal Quarter plans, there are also longer-term plans to build on car parks on St Leonard's Gate and Edward Street.

Many city centre businesses have spoken out in recent years against the plans to build on car parks, because of the potential loss of parking spaces.

Lancaster City Council approved a parking strategy for the city in 2025.

This assured that the council would maintain 1,584 general use council-operated car parking spaces by 2028.

The strategy mentions the reopening of Castle Car Park (287 spaces), expanding provision at Edward Street (112 spaces), and converting current office leased parking to general use (100 spaces) – to ensure that overall parking capacity is maintained.

A spokesperson for Lancaster City Council said: ‘’The (Nelson Street) development is a major step forward in supporting Lancaster’s long-term housing needs and the wider Canal Quarter regeneration.

‘’We’re committed to ensuring that there are enough general use spaces available at times of peak demand.

‘’The Parking Strategy, developed following extensive public consultation, balances the need for accessible parking with commitments to climate action, sustainable transport, and regeneration.

‘’It’s part of our vision to support local businesses and the economy while creating a more vibrant and inclusive city."

New strategy approved for Lancaster city centre car parking - Beyond Radio

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