Important Information   


Please be advised we have made changes to how you access The Sands Car Park  - the entrance has reverted to the original entrance off Newmarket Road, the exit from The Sands has not changed and is still via Swifts Bank Road . There are separate arrangements in place for HGV and PSV's.


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  Car Parking Information and FAQs

Coaches, Caravans, Motor Caravans, Minibuses and HGVs

Where can I park a Coach, Caravan, Minibus, Motor Caravan or HGV?

Coaches - Designated coach bays can be found in Castle Car Park .

Overnight coach parking is also available in Viaduct Car Park between the hours of 7pm and 7am

Caravans - Designated caravan bays can be found in Castle Car Park only

Minibuses - Parking available in Castle Car Park and The Sands Car Park.

Motor Caravans - Parking available in Castle Car Park only

HGVs - Parking is not permitted in any City Council Car Park

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  Carlisle City Council 01228 817200

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