Christmas opening times 2024: We are closed to all but essential services over the Christmas period. You can still use our online services to report, apply and pay 24/7.
City centre car parking
We don't use QR codes for parking payment. Paybyphone only operate through the app.
We operate a number of car parks in the city centre in addition to providing on-street parking.
Our parking machines continue to accept cash but additional facilities to pay by chip and pin or contactless cashless payments are available. You can also pay by phone.
Sheffield City Council city centre car parks
City centre on street parking
Our city centre on street parking restrictions are as follows:
- Monday to Sunday charging from 8am to 8:30pm – no time limits for parking on street
- Blue Badge holders and motorcycles can use pay and display parking for free
- single yellow lines – no parking from 8am to 8:30pm (unless adjacent signs show different times)
Evening rates
Monday to Saturday
Zones 1 and 2 have an evening rate of £2 for parking from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (or £1.45 per hour)
Sunday
Zone 1 has an evening rate of £2 for parking from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (or £1.45 per hour).
Zone 2 has an evening rate of £2 for parking from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (or £1 per hour).
Parking restrictions map
You can see current restrictions on our interactive map.
Always check signs at the time of parking in case of any changes, including temporary parking suspensions.
Motorcycle Parking
This map shows you motorcycle parking in the city centre.
Disabled parking bays
If you have a Blue Badge (disabled person's parking permit) you can park in one of our disabled parking bays, a map of these is shown below.
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