South King Street Car Park Blackpool
FY1 4AX · Run by Blackpool Council
- Open 24 hours
From£3.10 up to 2 hours
£15.50for 24 hours
South King Street is a Blackpool Council car park on Charnley Road, on the edge of the town centre. It's open 24 hours and cheaper than the council car parks nearer the Tower, and it's a five-minute walk from the Winter Gardens and Houndshill.
South King Street car park at a glance
- Address: Charnley Road, Blackpool
- Sat nav postcode: FY1 4AX
- Open: 24 hours, every day
- Spaces: 77, including 2 Blue Badge spaces
- Payment: pay and display (card, contactless or coins, no change given), or PayByPhone using code 803837
- Blue Badge: 3 hours free if you display a clock showing your arrival time
- Run by: Blackpool Council
How far is it?
- Winter Gardens: about 4 to 5 minutes' walk
- Houndshill Shopping Centre: about 5 minutes
- Grand Theatre: about 6 to 7 minutes
- Blackpool Tower and the promenade: about 8 minutes
Walking times are our estimates from the map.
South King Street car park prices
| Length of stay | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.10 |
| Up to 4 hours | £6.20 |
| Up to 6 hours | £6.70 |
| Up to 8 hours | £8.30 |
| Up to 12 hours | £12.40 |
| Up to 18 hours | £13.40 |
| Up to 24 hours | £15.50 |
| Up to 48 hours | £20.70 |
| Up to 72 hours | £27.90 |
| Up to 96 hours | £30.00 |
| Up to 168 hours | £41.40 |
Prices are Blackpool Council's published tariff, checked in October 2026. Charges apply at all times.
Is it cheaper than Central?
Yes. Central and the other town-centre council car parks charge £4.50 for 2 hours and £19.60 for 24 hours. South King Street is £3.10 and £15.50. The trade-off is the walk: Central is closer to the Tower and the promenade.
Is South King Street open overnight?
Yes, it's open 24 hours. It's a good choice after a late show at the Winter Gardens, along with Alfred Street, which is closer but dearer.
Things to do nearby
- Winter Gardens
- Grand Theatre
- Town centre shops
Other car parks nearby
- Alfred Street: open 24 hours, 2 minutes from the Winter Gardens (FY1 4LA)
- Houndshill: covered, £3 for 2 hours, closes 11.30pm (FY1 4NY)
- Central: open 24 hours, closer to the Tower (FY1 5QB)
Frequently asked questions
On Charnley Road in Blackpool, on the edge of the town centre. Use FY1 4AX in your sat nav.
Where is South King Street car park?
£3.10 for up to 2 hours, £6.20 for up to 4 hours and £15.50 for up to 24 hours.
How much is South King Street car park?
Yes, it's open 24 hours, and charges apply at all times.
Is South King Street car park open 24 hours?
Yes. Display your badge and a clock showing your arrival time to get 3 hours free. See the Blue Badge parking guide for other car parks.
Is South King Street car park free for Blue Badge holders?
Yes, using the PayByPhone app with code 803837, or at the pay and display machine.