The Trafford Centre (Peel & Orient car parks)
The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17
Free parking conditions
Free up to 12 hr
Free for up to 12 hours; no overnight parking (23:00-07:00 the site is effectively closed to new/returning parking).
The Trafford Centre (Peel & Orient car parks) is in Trafford Park / Dumplington (M17), Manchester. Free up to 12 hr. The rules below come from the operator’s own car park page.
How it becomes free or discounted
Free up to 12 hr
Free for up to 12 hours; no overnight parking (23:00-07:00 the site is effectively closed to new/returning parking).
Rates and the car park itself
- Hours
- Centre open 10am-10pm; car parks operate to a 12-hour stay limit, no overnight parking
Covers the general car parks (Peel 4/5/5A/6A/6B/7/8/9 and Orient 10/11/12) - 18 car parks and 10,000 spaces total across the whole site including EV charging, disabled and parent-and-child bays. No overnight parking; policy changed 1 September 2025 to add a 12-hour cap (previously unlimited). The Regent 1/2/3 car parks nearest Selfridges/M&S have a separate 5-hour default cap - see the Regent listing.
“We operate FREE parking at Trafford Centre for up to 12 hours. However, please be aware of a 5 hour maximum stay on our Regent 1,2 and 3 car parks.”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
What are the parking hours at The Trafford Centre (Peel & Orient car parks)?
Centre open 10am-10pm; car parks operate to a 12-hour stay limit, no overnight parking