Compare Buxton car parks
Choose by the part of town you’re visiting and the time you need. Market Place has two separate council car parks; both close for the Tuesday and Saturday markets. The links below open each car park’s council tariff and restrictions.
| Car park & area | Maximum stay | Blue Badge spaces | Charges & details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street Lower Buxton | 10 hours | 1 | Bridge Street tariffs |
| Town Hall, The Slopes Higher Buxton | 10 hours | 5 | Town Hall, The Slopes tariffs |
| Market Place, Town Hall side Higher Buxton | 10 hours | 4 | Market Place, Town Hall side tariffs |
| Market Place, Sainsbury’s side Higher Buxton | 10 hours | 3 | Market Place, Sainsbury’s side tariffs |
| Market Street Higher Buxton | 10 hours | 6 | Market Street tariffs |
| Pavilion Gardens Gardens & Opera House | 10 hours | 15 | Pavilion Gardens tariffs |
| South Street Higher Buxton | 10 hours | 1 | South Street tariffs |
| Spring Gardens & New Wye Street Lower Buxton shopping | 4 hours | 26 | Spring Gardens & New Wye Street tariffs |
| Sylvan Road Lower Buxton & coaches | 10 hours | 4 | Sylvan Road tariffs |
For a performance at the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens is the nearest car park. Use the public surface bays for an evening visit: the undercroft gates lock at 6pm. Read the Opera House travel information.
Updated October 2026
High Peak Borough Council operates pay-and-display car parks at the eight locations below. Market Place has separate Town Hall and Sainsbury’s car parks. Each car park has designated disabled spaces; the figures below are from the council’s car park listings.
High Peak Borough Council car park machines accept coins and card payments, and do not give change. You can also pay using the PayByPhone app.
Car parks in central Buxton
The car parks listed here are conveniently located both on lower and Higher Buxton, all in the town centre.
Bridge Street Car Park
Lower Buxton: close to Spring Gardens / Town centre, Waitrose supermarket and Spring Shopping Centre.
- Car spaces:
- 18
- Disabled spaces:
- 1
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
- Long or short stay:
- Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
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Buxton Town Hall, The Slopes
Higher Buxton: located next to Buxton Market Place and close to shops, cafés and pubs for Higher Buxton inc a small Sainsbury’s. The Buxton Crescent Hotel, Pavilion Gardens and Buxton Opera house are also located a few minutes away.
- Car spaces:
- 62
- Disabled spaces:
- 5
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
- Long or short stay:
- Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
Market Place
Both the Town Hall and Sainsbury’s sides of Market Place are unavailable on Tuesdays and Saturdays for Buxton Market. The council asks drivers to remove vehicles by 5am on those mornings. They are close to Higher Buxton’s cafés, shops and pubs.
- Car spaces:
- 52 on the Town Hall side; 21 on the Sainsbury’s side.
- Disabled spaces:
- 4 on the Town Hall side; 3 on the Sainsbury’s side.
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm when open
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Long or short stay:
- Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
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Market Street
Just off Buxton Market Place, this car park space is ideal for access to Higher Buxton inc cafés, bars, pubs and shops inc. a small Sainsbury’s.
- Car spaces:
- 86
- Disabled spaces:
- 6
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Long or short stay:
- Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
Pavilion Gardens
Conveniently located by Pavilion Gardens, home to Gallery in the Gardens, the Pavilion Kitchen and the Restaurant & Bar.
- Car spaces:
- 199, according to the council’s car park listing
- Disabled spaces:
- 15; Pavilion Gardens says eight bays are on the lower level
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
Short or long stay: Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
Part of the undercroft is reserved for the Crescent Hotel; public pay-and-display bays are available in the remaining area. The undercroft gates lock at 6pm and reopen at 8am.
South Street
- Car spaces:
- 10
- Disabled spaces:
- 1
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
- Long or short stay:
- Long stay
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
Spring Gardens and Wye Street
- Car spaces:
- 422
- Disabled spaces:
- 26
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
- Charging times:
- 8am to 6pm, every day
- Long or short stay:
- Short stay
- Maximum stay:
- 4 hours
This is one of the two largest car parks in Buxton and part of the Springs Shopping Centre and Waitrose as well as a range of other shops inc. Next, New Look, The Works, TGJones and Rymans.
Directions to Spring Gardens and Wye Street car park
Sylvan Car Park (end of Spring Gardens)
Located next to the viaduct, this is ideal for shopping and visiting lower Buxton and close to Springs Shopping Centre and Waitrose. The Wye Bridge House (Wetherspoons) is also a few minutes away.
- Car spaces:
- 68
- Disabled spaces:
- 4
Coach spaces: 10
- Motorcycle spaces:
- 0
Opening times: 24 hours
- Charging times:
- 24 hours, every day.
- Maximum stay:
- 10 hours
Electric vehicle charging is available. The toilets are open 8am to 6pm and cost 30p by contactless payment. The council currently reports that the men’s toilets are closed for repairs; see its public toilet updates.
For more detailed information on car parking and charges, go to highpeak.gov.uk/Buxton-car-parks
PayByPhone at pay and display car parks in the High Peak
High Peak Borough Council car parks accept coins, cards or PayByPhone. You can pay digitally using your phone in all council-owned car parks. Introduced in December 2021, the PayByPhone scheme offers motorists a convenient and alternative method of payment at pay and display machines, using a smart phone.
Each car park has its own unique Location Number to be quoted when paying.
Why should you use it?
- No need to worry about having the right change on you.
- No need to go on the hunt for the nearest Pay and Display machine
- No need to display a ticket in your vehicle
- Choose text reminders before your parking expires; SMS charges apply.
- Extend your parking session from your phone, within the car park’s restrictions
Download PayByPhone from your app store or register online; you can also pay by calling 0330 400 7275 or texting 65565. The council warns against scanning QR-code stickers on parking machines, as these have not been placed there by the council.
Read our guide to paying by phone in High Peak car parks, or see more parking guides.
PayByPhone have also developed a self-service support centre on their website available here paybyphone.co.uk/help
The PayByPhone service includes the following features:
- SMS reminders and receipts; see PayByPhone’s SMS charges and options.
- Email receipts
- VAT receipts
- Countdown timer on the app
- The option to extend parking (within parking restrictions)
- Multiple vehicles and cards added on to one account
For more information, see the council’s PayByPhone guidance.
On-Street Parking
Buxton offers on-street parking in various areas. However, availability can be limited, especially during peak times. Always check local signage for restrictions or time limits to avoid fines.
Book Private Parking Spaces Using ‘JustPark’
Platforms like JustPark provide access to private parking spaces in Buxton, including residential, private driveways. Many spaces are located close to the town centre and offer parking that is off-street. This can offer more flexibility and convenience. Prices vary by space and date. Navigate their website for spaces in Buxton on the JustPark website.
Park and Ride
Buxton does not have its own park-and-ride service. Hazel Grove park and ride is near Stockport, with 400 spaces free for passengers holding a valid bus ticket. The Skyline 199 connects Hazel Grove and Buxton; check the bus stop and timetable when planning your journey. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Parking for Larger Vehicles
The Sylvan Road coach park accommodates larger vehicles. The council allows overnight parking there for coaches, lorries and motorhomes, up to a maximum of 10 hours; occupants must leave the vehicle and must not sleep in it. The council lists goods-vehicle parking between 7pm and 8am. Larger motorhomes and vans pay the coach rate and need the council’s permission. Smaller motorhomes may use a council car park where the height barrier allows, within a 3,500kg weight limit; buy two tickets if the vehicle takes up two bays. Check the council’s vehicle guidance before parking.
Motorcycles must use a marked bay and pay the vehicle charge. The council advises riders to carry the ticket with them.
Accessible Parking
Blue Badge holders can park free in High Peak Borough Council car parks when displaying a valid badge. In short-stay car parks, display the clock and observe the maximum stay. See the council’s parking guidance.
Please note that parking availability and regulations can change, so it’s advisable to check the latest information before your visit.
Parking in the Peak District
There are around 2,000 car parking spaces across 44 Peak District National Park Authority car parks that allow you to park safely and avoid damaging landscape and habitats in the National Park. If you can, try to use public transport and leave your car at home. Overnight parking or camping is prohibited in the National Park Authority’s car parks; rules differ for car parks operated by other organisations.
You can see a full list of these car parks here: peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/planning-your-visit/parking/parking-locations
Parking questions
Is parking in Buxton free after 6pm?
Charging hours vary. Most council car parks listed here charge between 8am and 6pm, but Sylvan Road charges 24 hours a day. The Pavilion Gardens undercroft closes at 6pm even though surface parking remains available. Use the council tariff links and the signs at the car park for your chosen space.
Do Blue Badge holders pay?
High Peak Borough Council offers free parking with a valid Blue Badge displayed. In a short-stay car park, display the arrival clock and observe the maximum stay. This applies to council car parks; private car parks set their own terms.
How can I pay for parking?
Council machines accept coins and cards, and PayByPhone is available. Use the location number for the car park you are in. See the council’s PayByPhone guidance.
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