Additional Information
Some additional information about parking in arndale shopping centre, to cater to all your parking needs
On-street parking
The Pay and Display Zone provide on-street parking, Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm in all areas. In Zone 4, the same rules apply except Saturday and Sunday. However, if you leave your car unattended during the night, you may get fined, or if you do not pay the parking fee after 8 am.
Off-street parking
Most Arndale car parks in Manchester are expensive, which is not desirable for commuters or those wishing to travel into the city regularly. It can usually be difficult to find a parking space in this busy area of Manchester, because of the Controlled Parking Zone which operates from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. However, in some parking, lots near Arndale, affordable parking is readily available.
Public transport
The Manchester Arndale shopping centre stretches over a large area and offers many options for parks and bike paths, including trains and buses.
Disabled parking
Drivers with blue badges can park longer and usually for free. Although many parking lots in the street of the Arndale Shopping Centre offer spaces for the handicapped, these places are limited, and all the car parks are different, so check the signs before parking.
A Blue Badge will also allow you to park on any on-street parking bay and with no maximum stay for free. This will also apply to resident parking permit areas.
You can park for three hours on both single and double yellow lines unless they prohibit loading or unloading.
Parking restrictions & event days
A single yellow line where can only park a few hours. Remember to check the signs before parking You can only park on the pay and display for 10 hours You cannot park on the double yellow line.Parking restrictions are mainly on bus routes and highways to keep busy traffic moving during the busiest hours and to provide parking around the shopping area.
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
On public holidays and Sundays, payment on the street in the central car park and at the pay and display area is free. Most of Arndale’s night parking spots are open 24 hours a day, each day of the week.
Drop-off and pick-up
Motorists can use free pick-up and drop-off areas to catch a bus to Arndale Shopping Centre. You can use route explorers if you wish to make bus journeys, or to identify drop-off and pick-up areas.
Nearby attractions
Manchester Arndale is within walking distance from many attractions. The National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Arena and the Manchester Museum of Art are some attractions near Arndale shopping centre.