ORIGINALLY POSTED: 11th April 2022. UPDATED: 15th September 2023.
Coming to the Makers Market at Grimsby Minster? If you’re looking at where to park in Grimsby Town Centre, then this is the blog post for you!
Is Parking free in Grimsby?
As Grimsby town centre has a lot of residential areas, there is a large amount of free street parking, however during busier times, particularly weekends, it can be difficult to find spaces. Plus, they don’t offer the security of designated parking areas, and most on-street parking is for a limited time only.
Please note: There is no free street parking outside the Minster, or on Bethlehem Street. On weekdays and Saturdays, on-street parking is only allowed on Wellowgate before 8 am and after 6 pm. However, you are free to park here on Sundays.
Where to park in Grimsby Town Centre?
If you have a stall at the Makers Market, at Grimsby Minster or are visiting Grimsby specifically for the Market, the closest car park is:
Cartergate Car Park Grimsby
Cartergate Car Park is open from 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week. After these hours, parking is free.
For Sat Nav, the postcode is DN31 1RT.
Directions to the Minster: You will see a large Wilkin Chapman building, walk towards it and when you reach the path, turn left. You will pass beneath the road. Keep following the path until you reach the fully pedestrianised St James Square on the other side of the road. St. James Hotel will be directly on your left and Grimsby Minster will be on your right on the opposite side of St James Square. You definitely cannot miss it!
Charges at Cartergate Car Park:
Cartergate Car Park is operated by North East Lincolnshire Council, with the following charges:
1 hour – £1.50
2 hours – £2.50
4 hours – £3.50
8 hours – £5.00
If you would prefer a multi-storey car park, we also have…
Abbey Walk Car Park Grimsby
Abbey Walk Multi-Storey is open from 8 am to 6pm, 7 days a week. After these hours, parking is free.
For Sat Nav, the postcode: DN31 1NB
Directions to the Minster: Exit Abbey Walk Car Park via the stairwell, and when you reach the road (Doughty Road), turn left and left again onto Osborne Street. Continue up Osborne Street which eventually changes to Bethlehem Street. The Minster will eventually be on your right, on the opposite side of the road.
Charges at Abbey Walk Multi-Storey:
Abbey Walk Multi-Storey is operated by North East Lincolnshire Council, with the following charges:
1 hour – £1.50
2 hours – £2.50
4 hours – £3.50
8 hours – £5.00
Another council-owned car park you might choose is:
Duchess Street Car Park Grimsby
Duchess Street Car Park is ideally located for the Brighowgate / Wellowgate area and is perfect if you’re looking for a spot to eat before or after your visit to the Makers Market, at one of our local eateries, including:
Duchess Street Car Park is 8 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week. After these hours, parking is free.
For Sat Nav, the postcode is: DN32 0RH
Directions to the Minster: Leave Duchess Street Car Park at the opposite side that you entered via car. The Holiday Inn Express hotel will be ahead of you and eventually on your right. Follow the little road at the side of the hotel and turn right onto Wellowgate. Continue straight up Wellowgate, across the rail line. When you reach Bethlehem Street, the Minster is right in front of you, across the road.
Charges at Duchess Street Car Park:
Duchess Street Car Park is operated by North East Lincolnshire Council, with the following charges:
1 hour – £1.00
2 hours – £2.00
4 hours – £3.00
8 hours – £5.00
If you are looking for somewhere cheap, and not Council run, I could recommend:
Garden Street Car Park
Run by NCP, this is an incredibly popular car park, particularly during the week when it is commonly used by workers.
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For your Sat Nav, the post code is: DN32 0RF
Directions to the Minster: Exit the car park via the entrance that you arrived at, and turn right onto Garden Street towards the level crossing. Cross the road, and continue until you reach South St. Mary’s Gate with Forrester Boyd Accountants directly in front of you. Turn left and head up towards Bethlehem Street, eventually, Grimsby Minster will be on the opposite side of the road, on your right.
For charges, there are two options: On the Day and using the Park Pass App. The Park Pass App offers cheaper rates, which can be seen below:
On the Day:
1 hour – 0.95p
1-2 hours – £1.90
2-3 hours – £2.85
3-24 hours – £2.95
Sunday – £1.45
Park Pass App:
1 hour – 0.45p
1-2 hours – 0.90p
2-3 hours – £1.35
3-4 hours – £1.80
4-5 hours – £2.25
5-24 hours – £2.45
Sunday – 0.95p
If you need any more help finding where to park in Grimsby Town Centre, feel free to email me at: ka*@ma***********.uk – I’ve lived in Grimsby for the majority of my life, including almost 10 years in Grimsby Town Centre.
Remember to check out the Makers Market social media pages to learn more, or find out which makers, shakers and bakers you’ll find there. The Makers MArkets are organised by Chelsy; find out more about The Original Emporium.
Prices are accurate at the time of writing: 15th September 2023.
