During our busiest times, our on-site car park can occasionally reach full capacity. To make your visit as smooth as possible, temporary additional parking is now available at Q-Park, Pierhead Street (CF10 4PH), just a short distance from The Red Dragon Centre, where you can still enjoy up to 6 hours of free parking when you spend £6 or more at the Centre’s venues.
At peak times, please allow extra time in your journey in case our on-site car park is full, so you can still reach Q-Park and enjoy your cinema, bowling, or dining experience.
Our peak times include:
- Friday evenings
- Saturday afternoons and evenings
- School holidays and bank holidays
How it works:
- Park at Q-Park (Pierhead Street, CF10 4PH) and take a ticket on entry.
- Spend £6 or more at the Centre’s attractions or restaurants (Travelodge, Zaika, and Fitness Quarter are excluded from the offer).
- Bring your Q-Park ticket and same-day receipt to the Customer Service Desk or Management Suite inside the Centre for validation.
- Insert your validated ticket at the exit barrier at Q-Park to leave.
The validation will apply 6 hours of free parking from the time you entered the Q-Park. Standard Q-Park charges will apply after the 6-hour free period.
Q-Park is just a short drive away from the Centre – click here to view route via google maps.
This temporary solution ensures you won’t miss out on the entertainment, dining, and fun at the Centre – even on our busiest days!
For any questions, please speak to a member of our team during your visit.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!

2 Comments
Alex
When is it classed as Free Parking and what constitutes as the Red dragon being busy or can it used at anytime
The Red Dragon Centre
Hi Alex. The parking offer will be the same as the The RDC – 6 hours free with any qualifying £6+ minimum spend at the Centre’s venues. The provision at Q-Park will be available at peak times, to serve as as overflow for the RDC car park.