Christmas Day
London Borough of Harrow have decided that on Christmas Day this year, anyone can park for No Charge in any of our paid for parking places either On Street or in the Car Parks.
Please note that due to the timing of this decision we will not be able to turn off all the payment systems on that day and will not be refunding any payments made.
Parking fees in Harrow vary depending on where you park. You can park for free for up to one hour on a street in Harrow or most car parks managed by London Borough of Harrow.
This is excluding West House and Harrow Leisure Centre car parks. West House car park does not offer discounted parking but offers 30 minutes free. Harrow Leisure Centre car park offers up to three hours free.
To get the free hour, you need to have an active parking session with PayByPhone.
If you don't have a mobile phone, you can pay at a local shop with a PayPoint sign. Look for the nearest PayPoint on signs in car parks or near street bays.
PayPoints allow ticketless parking without the need to return to your car. You need your registration and the PayByPhone location number from nearby signs.
You can also pay at a nearby Pay and Display machine. If you use a Pay and Display machine make sure you place the ticket in your vehicle where it can be seen.
The free one-hour parking is only for your first visit to any paid parking bay per day. Free parking is not available in resident permit holder bays unless stated on signs.
Please check signs carefully for payment options when parking. All parking sessions, including free ones, must be registered to avoid a Penalty Charge Notice.
What if I want to park for longer than one hour?
For longer parking sessions your one-hour free will be discounted off your total parking fee. This applies for payments on the PayByPhone app, PayPoint shops and Pay and Display machines.
For locations and fees, see our on-street and off-street tariffs.
Common questions about parking charges
What are the rules about parking on Bank Holidays?
Regular rules and charges apply on Bank Holidays unless stated otherwise.
Can I park on a single yellow line?
Parking on a single yellow line is allowed outside of the control hours displayed on zone signs or kerbside plates.
Are there parking arrangements for funerals?
Yes, special arrangements for funeral director vehicles can be made. Private vehicles cannot have special arrangements. Email parking.operations@harrow.gov.uk for funeral parking requests.
Where can visiting tradespeople park?
Tradespeople will need a visitor parking permit. This is if they are working in Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ). If they are not parking in a CPZ, email parking.permits@harrow.gov.uk for more information.