Visitors to Royal Bolton Hospital in Greater Manchester have seen a rise in parking charges as of 8 April 2026, marking the first increase in two years.
The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, which manages the site, stated that the decision follows a period where public parking prices were frozen. Officials noted that the adjustment is necessary to cover the rising costs of maintaining the hospital’s car parks and roads.
Under the new pricing, a stay of up to two hours now costs £3.50. Other updated rates include £5.00 for four hours, £7.00 for eight hours, and £10.00 for 24 hours. A monthly parking pass is also available for £30.00.
The trust maintains that all revenue collected from these charges is reinvested back into the hospital estate to ensure facilities remain updated and suitable for future use.
Free parking remains available for specific groups, including blue badge holders, cancer patients, and relatives of end-of-life patients. Additionally, parents or carers of children admitted overnight and relatives of critically ill patients who have been admitted for long-term care are exempt from these charges.
Further details on the updated rates and exemptions can be found on the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust website.
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