Lincolnshire County Council
On 7th September 2006 Lincolnshire County Council provided the following information:
Lincolnshire County Council are not responsible for the provision or maintenance of any of the County's car parks, nor do we make any provision for the parking of motorhome's on the highway. Any on-street parking and waiting restrictions imposed at that time are carried out in line with the Road Traffic Act. The only parking area maintained by Lincolnshire County Council is the layby at Newbould, on the A158 near Langworth which has toilet facilities and can be used by any vehicle but as it is a layby there are the usual restrictions against overnight parking.
Lincolnshire County Council have parking details/links for the county on their web site.
On 17th July 2009 a request was sent to the council asking for details of on-street daytime parking which:
1) is able to be used for parking of motorhomes, including use of multiple bays if allowed
2) is not able to be used for parking of motorhomes
together with any restrictions (e.g. height, weight, length limits) which apply.
The council was also asked to supply details of those areas (if any) which may be used for overnight parking and whether or not sleeping/eating in the vehicle is allowed.
On 21st July 2009, the Council provided the following information regarding on street parking:
It is not the responsibility of this Authority to allow on-street parking. Parking within the highways is detailed within the Road Traffic Act 1984 & subsequent amendments and is subject to various restrictions and Police enforcement. The only weight restrictions that apply to the highway relate to Heavy Goods Vehicles in excess of 7.5 tonnes, any height restrictions are specific to individual bridges and length limits again relate to Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Information relating to this (overnight parking and whether or not sleeping/eating in the vehicle is allowed) is not held as it would again be subject to Police enforcement of the Road Traffic Act 1984 & subsequent amendments.
Boston
On 29th November 2006 Boston Borough Council stated "Boston Borough Council does not have any parking provision for Motorhomes".
On 5th January 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided the following information:
The only car park where parking of motorhomes is permitted is the Coach and Lorry park on St Johns Road in Boston. This car park has no height or weight restrictions and eating and sleeping are permitted. Furthermore this car park is free for a duration of up to 24hrs.
However if a visitor wishes to visit Boston and stay in the Town Centre, dependant on the size of Motorhome, permission can be sought to use one of the town car parks. Visitors should contact the parking manager on 01205 314587 to arrange parking.
Boston Borough Council have parking details on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
1) Earlier this month, we spent a week in Lincolnshire in our 6 metre long motorhome. We visited Boston and can confirm that there are no spaces specifically for motorcaravans but there appears to be plenty of parking available in or close to the town centre without height barriers! Unfortunately we were there on a market day and vacant spaces were in short suupply. We were, however, fortunate to find a pay & display car park in Quaker Lane just off the A16 ring road which was camper friendly in that it was rough surfaced with no marked parking bays, a friendly parking attendant who advised us where to park and a reasonable charge of £2.90 per day. Quaker Lane can be found on the North bound carriageway of the A16 just after the roundabout signposted to "The Docks". (Many thanks to A&PS for this information, received 23 May 2007).
2) Visited Boston on a quiet market day in late January. Lots of spaces in car parks, BUT there is a weight restriction of 1500 kg on most of the car parks near the town centre. £70 fine as a deterrent. Asked at Tourist Info; they suggested parking by the bus station and asking at the Town Hall if that was O.K. Found a small rough long term space across the main road from the TIC. £1 for 2 hours, but very tight getting in. It's where the market traders seem to park. Not ideal. (Many thanks to BD for this information, received 31 January 2008).
3) I live in Boston and have thought of all the car parks available and can only state that the best car park is the one stated on Quaker Lane. This car park can only be accessed from the A16 (John Adams Way) heading in the Skegness direction.
Coming from Spalding (A16). As you approach Boston from the south on the A16 at the first two roundabouts go straight over and at the third roundabout where you can only go left or right, turn right. This is John Adams Way. Keeping to the inside lane you will go over a pelican crossing and as you go straight over a major set of traffic lights indicate left as the next turning is Quaker Lane.
Coming from Skegness (A52). As you approach Boston from the east on the A52 it meets the A16 coming in from the right. At this roundabout turn left and at the next roundabout turn left again. You are now on John Adams Way. Keeping to the outside lane follow the road going straight on at every set of traffic lights. At the next roundabout go right round and turn back on yourself, keeping to the inside lane you will go over a pelican crossing and as you go straight over a major set of traffic lights indicate left as the next turning is Quaker Lane.
The car park has not only the space for parking motorhomes but as you walk through the alleyway out of the car park you have the Boston TIC immediately on your right. (Many thanks to NS for this information, received 30 January 2009).
East Lindsey
On 18th September 2006 East Lindsey District Council provided the following information:
Mobile Homes can be parked on 3 of our car parks. These are:
Princes Parade Car Park - Skegness
North Parade Car Park - Skegness
Seacroft Car Park – Mablethorpe
On these car parks, there are:
1. No height Restrictions.
2. Must park only in Mobile Homes marked bays, and must pay Motor Home tariff.
3. None of the above car parks have waste disposal facilities. Although Princes Parade and Seacroft car parks have toilet facilities on the car parks.
4. Only motor Homes no caravans are allowed.
5. No overnight occupation of vehicles.
6. No restricted access to the above car parks.
On 1st April 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided a table of car park details which includes details of where motorhomes may park. The table, which includes the Northings and Eastings for sat-nav location references, can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from here.
The council also pointed out that the East Lindsey District Council's parking order, under the terms and provisions of article 16, states that: no person shall use any part of a parking places or any vehicle left in a parking place - for sleeping or camping for eating and cooking purposes. Also no overnight parking.
East Lindsey District Council have parking details on their web site.
Further details of all the council's car parks can be found at Carparks4u.com.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Mablethorpe
I have just returned from Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. They have specific places for motorhomes, only three of them, in the main car park by the co-op in the CENTRE of Mablethorpe. Parking £5 for the day, £2.50 for up to 4 hours. From there you can catch a bus to almost anywhere in Lincolnshire, and get back in a the day. (Many thanks to MC for this information, received 18 June 2009).
Skegness
Motorhome Parking is allowed in the coach park at the rear of Tesco, Skegness. Cost is £7 which allows a full day, and could be handy for anyone with a big RV as all bays are coach length. Sign says no overnighting. (Many thanks to STM for this information, received 28 September 2008).
Lincoln
On 25th September 2006 Lincoln City Council provided the following information (minor updates forwarded by the council on 3 June 2008):
1. Height restrictions. These are available on the Council's website (see link below).
2. Requirements for parking within bay confines (including any requirement for purchasing two parking tickets where the length of a vehicle means that it overhangs a second bay at its rear). The Car Parking Order stipulates that vehicles must park in bay, failure to do so will attract enforcement.
3. Any provision of toilet and waste disposal facilities:
City Centre - Uphill: The Lawn visitors centre, Union Road - includes disabled; Westgate car park (opposite Westgate School) - includes disabled; Castle Hill car park, Castle Square - includes disabled - 4 star 'Loo of the Year' awards 2007.
City Centre - Downhill: Tentercroft Street car park, off High Street - includes disabled - 4 star 'Loo of the Year' awards 2007; St Peter at Arches, off High Street pedestrian area / Silver Street; High Bridge gents, off High Street pedestrian area; Market Hall ladies, off Sincil Street; Bus station, off Sincil Street - includes disabled; Lucy Tower Street (at the car park entrance) - 4 star 'Loo of the Year' awards 2007.
There are also gents urinals at Union Road, Newport Arch, Baggeholme Road and Monks Road.
There are toilets at South Park which are used for events only, and facilities at the Hartsholme Country Park.
4. Any provision of spaces specifically aimed at motorhomes and/or caravans. None. Although Motorhomes can access the Lawn and Tentercroft St car parks.
5. Any provision for (or ban on) overnight parking. All car parks are open 24hrs.
6. Restricted access caused by narrow roads/entrances. Cannot advise due to the variance of vehicles, size of entrances, abilities of drivers etc.
On 27th May 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided a spreadsheet of information (including overnight). This can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from here.
Lincoln City Council have parking details on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
(1) We visited the Lincoln Christmas Market in December 2006 and used the temporary Park & Ride facility at Lincolnshire Showground. We would advise anyone alse visiting the market to do the same. It was well signposted, reasonably priced compared with city centre parking, well run and had a special area for large vehicles near the exit.
(2) We recently visited Lincoln and following an enquiry the Lincoln council advised me that I could park my 22ft motorhome in the Lawn Car park or the Tentercroft Car park. We found some suitable parking places in the Lawn car park (excellent, next door to the Castle!) which would accommodate my motorhome. By the way on some maps it shows a park and ride from a supermarket into Lincoln: we found after a little searching that this facility ceased some time ago! (Many thanks to CW for this information, received 3 March 2007).
(3) We recently contacted Lincolnshire CC re parking in Lincoln who were very helpful. We followed the advice below and successfully parked our 24' Autocruise Starblazer in the Tentercroft Car Park on a Friday (September 09). however it was expensive at £7 for over 4 hours for a single bay!
"We don't have any large bays for vehicles such as motorhomes, but allow such vehicles to park in our Tentercroft Street Car Park. At the East end of the main car park, there is a strip of grass between the bays and a small canal. If you reverse the vehicle into the bay, so that the rear overhang is over this grass, it will obviously limit the extent to which the vehicle sticks out of the bay, and we are prepared to accept this solution. If we could have details of the vehicle it would be much appreciated, for instance the make and model, and registration number. I hope this is of help, if you have any further queries do not hesitate to contact City Services"
(Many thanks to BP for this information, received 24 September 2009).
North East Lincolnshire
On 12th December 2006 North East Lincolnshire Council provided the following information:
1) Height Restrictions: Abbey Walk Multi-Storey, Grimsby (2.00 Metres); Orwell Street East/West, Grimsby (2.00 Metres); Wellington Terrace, Grimsby (2.00 Metres); Garibaldi Street, Grimsby (2.00 Metres); Pelham Road, Immingham (2.00 Metres).
2) Requirements for parking within bay confines: Suggest purchase 2 x tickets and park lengthways (where possible) and availability.
3) Toilet Provision/Waste Disposal facilities: Toilets situated on: St. Peter's Avenue, Cleethorpes; Grant Street, Cleethorpes; Thrunscoe Land, Cleethorpes (Not actually on this Car Park but situated just in front). No waste disposal facilities as such.
4) Specifically provided spaces for motorhomes/Caravans: None are provided specifically for the above although the Grant Street Car Park, Cleethorpes is a car AND coach/Lorry Park so does have larger bays available.
5) Any provision for (or ban on) overnight parking: All Car Parks are NO OVERNIGHT PARKING apart from: Grant Street, Cleethorpes and Burgess Street, Grimsby.
6) Restricted access caused by narrow roads/entrances: Market Roof Car Park, Grimsby - 2 Ton limit - cars and light vehicles only, has a rather narrow entrance and is particularly central as is the High Street, Cleethorpes.
On 15th December 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the information above is still correct and added:
I recently had 2 additional R/V bays marked out on the Grant Street, Cleethorpes car park on the "car side" of the parking area to help the overspill from the HGV/Truck side.
North East Lincolnshire Council have further details on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Cleethorpes
1) Lakeside Car Park; Post Code DN35 0AG; Longitude 00 00 44 W; Latitude 53 32 43 N; Approach from Kings Rd; 500 spaces; Strictly speaking "No caravans". (Thanks to AL for providing this information on 11 September 2007).
2) Grant Street Car Park. This parking area is next to the Railway Station, easy to find follow signs for station, but be careful, as the council state they have 2 bays in the car parking area for R/Vs which can be used by any Motorhome and pay as per car park fees. Very handy for a visit to the town & close to all amenities. The Coach & HGV Park is adjacent, Do Not Park Motorhomes in these bays as they are for Coach & HGVs Only. (Thanks to J&DE for providing this information on 27 July 2009).
North Kesteven
On 14th September 2006 North Kesteven District Council provided the following information:
North Kesteven District Council is responsible for the following Car Parks within Sleaford.
Eastgate, Sleaford. This is a large car park, pay and display allowing for all day parking and free overnight parking. There are no barriers on the entrance to the car park. There are no toilet or waste disposal facilities although there are toilets available to the public at The Hub during normal office hours.
Cogglesford Mill Car Park, Sleaford. A very small car park, pay and display with limited access. No toilet or waste disposal facilities.
Moneys Yard Car Park, Sleaford. A small car park, pay and display allowing for all day parking and free overnight parking. There are no barriers on the entrance to the car park. There is a public toilet block on this site which is open from approx 08:30 to 18:00 each day.
Station Yard Car Park, Sleaford. A small car park opposite the station which allows free parking all day and free overnight parking. There are no barriers. There are no close public conveniences.
Jermny Street Car Park, Sleaford. A medium size car park, pay and display with limited access down very narrow busy road. No toilet or waste disposal facilities.
Market Place Car Park, Sleaford. A medium size car park, pay and display with limited access on Market Days, Monday, Friday and Saturdays. No toilet or waste disposal facilities.
Westgate Car Park, Sleaford. A very small car park, pay and display not suitable for larger vehicles, limited access.
On 18th March 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided the following information:
| Car park | Barrier | Car park order valid during | Accessibility | Nearby toilet facilities | Litter bin provision |
| Cogglesford Mill | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Very small car park | Litter bin | |
| East Gate | No | 08.00 -18.00 | At the Hub | Litter bins | |
| Money's Yard | No | 08.00 -18.00 | 08.00 & 17.30 | Litter bins | |
| East Banks | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Litter bins | ||
| Station Road | No | 08.00 -18.00 | |||
| Jermyn Street | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Access down a busy narrow road | Litter bin | |
| West Gate | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Small car park | Litter bins | |
| Church Lane | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Small car park | ||
| Market Place | No | 08.00 -18.00 | Limited access during market days Fri, Sat & Sun | Litter bins |
North Lincolnshire
On 31st October 2006 North Lincolnshire Council provided the following information:
The Off Street Parking Places Order, which controls car parks (in which a charge is made) in North Lincolnshire, includes the following: A 2 tonne weight limit on all surface car parks; Any vehicle taking up more than one bay must obtain the relevant number of tickets (e.g. two bays = two tickets); No overnight parking, sleeping or camping, eating or cooking on car parks.
I can however confirm that overnight parking by HGV’s is permitted on High Street East (near to Scunthorpe town centre).
Toilet facilities are available at Dunstall Street car park, Scunthorpe, Bottesford Road car park in Ashby and at Chapel Street in Epworth. *
We do not have any specific motorhome bays in any car park.
We do not have any narrow roads or entrances to our car parks, with the possible exception of Old Courts Road car park in Brigg, which is narrow but should be OK for motorhome sized vehicles.
We have a height restriction of 2.1m on our recently opened Parishes Multi Storey Car Park in Scunthorpe, and of 6' 8" in the older Church Square Multi Storey car park, in Carlton Street, Scunthorpe.
There are no height restrictions on any of the surface car parks in Scunthorpe, Ashby or Brigg.
There are also car parks in Epworth*, Crowle and Barton upon Humber which are not covered by the order, and in which no charge is levied. In addition there is a car park at the Humber Bridge viewing area in Waterside Road, Barton upon Humber, which has toilet facilities.
(* In car parks not covered by the order, the weight and other restrictions do not apply, but most of these sites are quite small and maybe impractical for larger vehicles).
North Lincolnshire Council have parking details on their web site Here.
Update 30 July 2007:
Some time after the initial reply from North Lincolnshire Council above it came to my notice that many other vehicles (e.g. large 4x4s) weigh in excess of 2 tonnes (some of the largest 4x4s even being heavier than many motorhomes). A further request for information was sent to the council asking for clarification. In response the council stated "Although we have the facility if necessary to enforce a 2 tonne weight limit on the car parks, we have not found this to be an issue, and so therefore it is not actively enforced at present. Accordingly therefore no information is distributed to car parking attendants regarding issuing a standard charge notice for exceeding the weight limit.". The council also pointed out that "it should be borne in mind that we do enforce other sections of the order which may affect motorhome users".
On 11th June 2009, in response to a follow-up request, the Council confirmed that the information above was still valid and added "With regards to on street parking all vehicles must adhere to all parking regulations the area and any lighting regulations relating to the size of the individual rnotorhome."
South Holland
On 3rd October 2006 South Holland District Council provided the following information:
1. Height restrictions. None.
2. Requirement for parking bay confines. All pay and display car parks have provision to park within confines of a bay - payment is required for each bay occupied.
3. Provision of toilet/waste disposal facilities. None.
4. Provision of spaces specifically aimed at motor homes/caravans. None.
5. Provision/ban of overnight parking. None - with exception that Boston Road Car Park Holbeach is closed overnight and all day Sunday.
6. Restricted access. None.
On 14th July 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the information above is still correct with one exception - there is one addition to the overnight closure list, the details of which are - West Street Car Park, Long Sutton: Mon open 6.00am closed 6.30pm; Tues open 6.00am closed 6.30pm; Wed open 6.00am closed 10.00pm; Thurs open 6.00am closed 10.00pm; Fri open 6.00am closed 10.00pm; Sat open 6.00am closed 1.00am; Sun CLOSED.
South Holland District Council have parking details on their web site.
South Kesteven
On 4th October 2006 South Kesteven District Council provided the following information:
Please note that Public Toilet Facilities, or facilities for dealing with liquid waste etc, are not available on any Car Parks in the South Kesteven District Council Area.
South Kesteven Area covers mainly South West Lincolnshire and within it are three (3) Main Towns, namely Grantham, Stamford & Bourne.
Grantham has 5 Car Parks open to the Public all week and a sixth one is available on Saturdays. All except two have height restrictors set at 2m. The car parks are: East Street – Long Stay Up to £2.50 All Day; Conduit Lane Long Stay Up to £2.50 All Day; Wharf Road – Multi Storey Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day; Watergate Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day; St Catherines Road Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day (Sat Only); Guildhall Street Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day.
Guildhall Street and St Catherines Road are the only Car Parks in Grantham without Height Restrictors, but due to the locations and tight turning area, they are considered unsuitable for long vehicles.
Grantham Car Parks should be avoided on Saturdays (Market Day).
Stamford has six car parks; all of these operate without height restrictions. The car parks are: Wharf Road Long Stay Up to £2.50 All Day; Station Road (Cattle market) Long stay Up to £2.50 All Day; Bath Row Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day; Scotgate Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day; North Street Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day; St Leonard’s Street Short Stay Up to £7.00 All Day.
Bath Row, Scotgate & St Leonard’s Street are considered unsuitable for large vehicles.
Stamford Car Parks should be avoided on Friday (Market Day)
Bourne has three car parks all operate without height restrictions and parking is Free of Charge. The car parks are: Burghley Street, Pedestrian access to Town Centre; South Street Town Centre location; Corn Exchange Used for Market Thursday & Saturday.
Billingborough has one small car park adjacent to the Police Office. No height restriction and Free Parking.
Currently there are no parking orders in force which would prohibit overnight parking.
On 14th July 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided the following information:
Council owned car parks in Grantham: Conduit Lane 6’6’’ Height restriction; Watergate 6’6’’ Height Restriction; Wharf road 6’6’’ Height Restriction; Welham St 6’6’’ Height restriction; St Catherine’s Road - Only available to the Public at weekends, over-night parking is not encouraged; Guildhall St - This is not a good Car Park for large vehicles, over-night parking is not encouraged.
Council owned car parks in Stamford: North St, Scotgate, Bath Row, Cattle-market & Wharf Road - No height restriction, over-night parking is not encouraged; St Leonards St - Steep Incline onto Car Park, Not suitable for large vehicles, over-night parking in not encouraged
Use of Multiple bays: If a vehicle takes up more than 1 space, each space used should be paid for and ALL tickets displayed on the Dashboard of the vehicle.
South Kesteven District Council have parking details, including maps, on their web site.
West Lindsey
On 4th October 2006 West Lindsey District Council provided the following information:
No height restrictions on any surface car parks – only on Beaumont Street multi-storey car park in Gainsborough.
If vehicles take up two parking bays two tickets must be purchased.
Public toilets are available in Whittons Gardens, Roseway and Bridge Street Car Parks in Gainsborough.
We have no provision specifically for motor homes.
There are no bans on overnight parking, except in the Beaumont Street Multi-Storey Car Park, and the Festival Hall Car Park in Market Rasen.
As far as I am aware no car parks have restricted access except the height restriction mentioned above.
On 22nd July 2008, in response to a follow up request, the Council provided the following information:
1.) The car parks which are controlled by this authority are:
Gainsborough: The Multi-Storey (Lindsey Centre) car park, Beaumont Street; North Street; Roseway (L); Guildhall, Caskgate Street; Ship Court; Whitton Gardens (L); Bridge Street/Hickman Street (L). (L = Limited to 4hrs)
Market Rasen: John Street; Festival Hall; Kilnwell Road.
There are weight restrictions of 30 CWT (approx 1500KG) to all car parks. No height restrictions on any surface car park – only on Beaumont Street multi-storey car park in Gainsborough.
If vehicles take up two parking bays, two tickets must be purchased.
Public toilets are available in Whittons Gardens, Roseway and Bridge Street car parks in Gainsborough.
We have no provision specifically for motor homes – the Beaumont Street multi-storey car park is height restricted and not particularly suitable for motor homes due to the nature of the construction.
2.) There are no bans on overnight parking, except the Festival Hall car park in Market Rasen.
West Lindsey District Council have parking details, including maps, on their web site.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Gainsborough
Similar weight restriction to Boston (1500 kg), but Tesco and shopping centre car parks were available and no restrictions advertised. (Many thanks to BD for this information, received 31 January 2008).
Return to Motorhome Friendly and Unfriendly Parking home page.
Last updated: 24 June 2010