Enjoy premium parking at Southside

Treat yourself to our pre-bookable VIP Premium Parking spaces, which are 50% larger and positioned close to the shops, all for just £8 for up to 6 hours!

Staying longer?

No problem! You'll simply be charged the standard tariff in addition to the Premium Parking fee.

*Please note, Premium Parking cannot be used in conjunction with any other parking discounts or validations at Southside.

FAQs

Can I use Premium if I haven’t booked? 
No, you'll have to simply download the QuikPark app ahead of your visit. Select the Premium Parking option and Southside Shopping Centre as the location.

How do I book a space? 
To book a space, download the QwikPark app and then search for Southside Shopping Centre and choose Premium Parking. 

What if I don’t have the QwikPark app? 
You will not be able to use the Premium spaces without booking ahead via the app.

How much is Premium Parking? 
Premium Parking is £8 for 6 hours of parking. If you stay longer than 6 hours, you will simply be charged the standard parking tariff in addition.

What if I stay longer than 6 hours? 
If you stay longer than 6 hours, you will be charged the standard parking tariff in addition to your Premium Parking fee. If you have booked on the app and paid upfront, you will be charged the standard rate tariff when you leave. If you are not using the app, you will have both fees combined for you when you pay at the machine.

What if I am visiting the cinema or Waitrose? 
Unfortunately, Premium Parking cannot be used in conjunction with any discounted parking. If you would like to receive the discounted cinema rate, we recommend you use a standard parking space.

Can I use any discounts with Premium Parking? 
Unfortunately, Premium Parking cannot be used in conjunction with any discounted parking. If you need to use any discounted rates, we recommend you use a standard parking space.

Where are the Premium Parking spaces? 
The Premium Parking spaces are located on level 3 in Car Park 1 - Mapleton Crescent. The bays are nearest to the entrance door of the shopping centre.

Where can I get the parking app? 
You can download the QwikPark app on the App Store or Google Play.

What happens if I arrive late? 
If you arrive late, your Premium Parking session will have started at your booked time and your remaining time will be reduced based on your arrival time. You will still be able to enter the car park as normal and can still stay later if you need to. Standard parking charges will apply if you stay longer than your pre-booked time period.

Can I cancel my booking? 
Yes. To view your Premium Parking session on the app, go to Sessions > Upcoming and tap on the Premium Parking session. You will see an option to cancel. You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the booking and the app will automatically refund your transaction.

Can I amend my booking? 
Unfortunately, you cannot currently amend the booking, but you can cancel and re-book for another time if you need to. We are working hard on this now and hope to have this function operational very soon.