Types of Overnight Parking
- Free Spots - Roadside laybys, supermarket car parks, laybys
- Low-Cost Campgrounds - £5-£15/night at local sites
- Commercial Campsites - £20-£40/night with full facilities
- Private Land - Farm stays, glamping sites, landowners
Free Parking Options
- Supermarket Car Parks - Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons (check signs)
- Service Stations - M6, M1, A1 service areas (overnight OK)
- Roadside Laybys - National Grid laybys, safety areas
- Quiet Residential Streets - Out of town centres, never in city centres
Pet Friendly Parking
- Most UK Campsites - Welcome dogs (lead required in some areas)
- Pub Parking - Many rural pubs allow overnight with purchase
- Farm Stays - Agritourism sites, dog-friendly
Avoid These Spots
- National Trust car parks (restriction during summer)
- National Park car parks after 9pm
- British Rail car parks (rail workers only)
- Local authority car parks (time-limited or resident permit only)
- Private development car parks
Parking Safety Tips
- Stay visible - avoid secluded roads
- Use headlights if requested by police
- Keep windows covered or curtains drawn
- Never block gates, driveways, or entrances
- Leave no trace - no fires, no litter
App Recommendations
- Park4Night - 100,000+ UK spots
- iOverlander - Global database
- BritStops - Pub & farm parking