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VRM keypads on pay and display machines

You now need to enter your vehicle registration number when using a parking pay and display machine to either obtain a free 30 minute parking session or to purchase a ticket. How to use the parking machines.

Changes to car park charges

Car park charges changed from 23 April 2026 and include the introduction of 30 minutes free parking. 
Notice of variation of car park charges.

Council car parks general information

Council car park charges, location and further parking information

You can also search for a specific council car park if you know its name:

Council car parks

Search our Council car parks

Number of spaces

The council operates a number of car parks across Herefordshire amounting to around 4,374 off-street parking spaces. There are also an estimated 1,600 controlled (generally by limited waiting) on-street parking spaces.

30 minutes free parking

From 23 April 2026, there will be 30 minutes free parking in all council-managed car parks and Hereford on-street pay-and-display locations.

Find out more about how Pop and Shop - 30 minutes free parking works.

How to use the parking machines

You can pay by cash and JustPark (pay by phone) in all of our public car parks and most machines also allow payment by card.

Follow these steps to use the machines:

  1. Enter your FULL vehicle registration number and either:
    • Press the green button for a 30 minute ticket
    • Continue to step 2 below to purchase a parking session
  2. Check the machine information for the tariff you require
  3. Insert the correct coins or use the grey step buttons to select the correct amount for contactless or card payment
  4. Press the green button to confirm your purchase, and please clearly display your ticket in your vehicle

How to use the sprite parking machine

How to use the elite parking machine

Car parks contact

For general parking queries, other than appeals against penalty charge notices, contact us on 01432 260974 or email civilparkingenforcement@herefordshire.gov.uk

For season tickets please visit the Car park season tickets page.

Disabled parking

Disabled badge holders are entitled to three hours free parking in our pay and display car parks. You must display a valid badge and clock correctly. If you need more than three hours, you can buy a ticket to give extra time, but you mustn't exceed the car park's maximum stay.

Many council car parks have dedicated disabled spaces which allow extra room, but disabled badge holders can park in any space designated for cars.

Car park season tickets

We issue annual, quarterly and monthly season tickets for some car parks in Hereford, Kington, Ledbury, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. For further details and information visit the Car park season tickets page.

Electric car parking and charging

A number of council car parks have electric charging points installed in them with designated parking spaces. Electric vehicle drivers are entitled to use the designated parking spaces whilst recharging their vehicles. Standard parking charges apply with a four hour maximum stay. For more information visit Electric car charging.

Parking for motorcycles, coaches, motorhomes or lorries

For further details and information about parking these types of vehicles and coach dropping off points visit the Parking for motorcycles, coaches, motorhomes or lorries page.