--- description: Free parking for up to 200 cars at Dover Castle, with Broadlees five-minute overflow parking during peak periods and events near the tunnels. title: Parking Near Secret Wartime Tunnels, Dover | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-41d37ec2.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Secret Wartime Tunnels, Dover Landmark Parking · Dover, England · Secret Wartime Tunnels Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/dover) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/dover) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/dover) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/dover) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/dover) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/dover) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/dover) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/dover) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/dover) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/dover) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/dover) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/dover) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/dover) Where Can I Park for Secret Wartime Tunnels? The closest practical choice is the castle car park at Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU, where English Heritage lists free parking for up to 200 cars. The tunnels are currently closed for essential maintenance. Listen to article 5:00 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU
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Nearest station
Dover Priory railway station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
## Parking Near Dover [Affordable Parking in Dover - Secure Your Spot Today! £50.50/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/affordable-parking-in-dover-secure-your-spot-today-103917) [Convenient Parking Lot in Dover - £41/Week! £41.00/wk 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/convenient-parking-lot-dover-41week-175721) [Secure & Convenient Parking Lot in Dover - Book Now! £17.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/secure-convenient-parking-lot-dover-book-185992) [Convenient Parking Lot in Dover - £42/Week £42.00/wk 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/convenient-parking-lot-dover-42week-198782) [24/7 Accessible Parking Lot with Electric Charging £3.00/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/247-accessible-parking-lot-electric-charging-161459) [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Dover, ENG £7.10/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/dover/convenient-247-parking-lot-dover-eng-161718) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The exterior of a museum building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-41d37ec2.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@mikebird) / Mike Bird ## Parking at Secret Wartime Tunnels on Knight's Road The site is at Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU, within Dover Castle. English Heritage lists [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for up to 200 cars at the castle (english-heritage.org.uk), making the castle car park the closest practical choice for visitors arriving by car. The Wartime Tunnels are currently closed for essential maintenance, while the Underground Hospital is open but inaccessible to wheelchair users and mobility scooter users (english-heritage.org.uk). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Dover Castle Parksy lists four spaces 0.4 mi from SWT: a space at £50.50 a month, a space at £41 a week, a space at £71.60 a day and another space at £42 a week. These options suit different stays, from a planned visit to a longer base in Dover. A 24/7 accessible space with electric charging is listed 0.4 mi away at £3 an hour. A further 24/7 space is listed 0.8 mi away at £7.10 a day, putting it at a similar distance to the railway station route. Show map of Dover ## Peak Parking Pressure Around Dover Castle Parking demand is highest when Dover Castle reaches peak periods or holds events, because English Heritage uses off-site parking at Broadlees, CT16 1HW, at those times (english-heritage.co.uk). Drivers planning a busy-day visit should therefore allow for the five-minute walk from Broadlees rather than relying only on the castle car park. Broadlees is the named event and peak-time overflow location for the attraction, while the main castle parking provides free spaces for up to 200 cars (english-heritage.co.uk). The access point for the museum itself remains Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU. ## Broadlees and Other Named Parking Choices in Dover Broadlees, CT16 1HW, is the named off-site parking area used for peak times and events at Dover Castle. English Heritage places it a 5 minute walk from the castle (english-heritage.co.uk), so it is the clearest alternative when the main visitor parking is under pressure. The castle car park is another official option, with free parking for up to 200 cars (english-heritage.co.uk). White Cliffs Country also records accessible parking bays and coach parking at Dover Castle (whitecliffscountry.org.uk), which is useful for visitors who need an accessible bay or are arriving as part of a group. ## Walking From Dover Priory to the Tunnels Dover Priory railway station is the nearest station to SWT, at 0.8 mi and a 16 min walk from the museum. The route provides a rail-based alternative to parking in the castle grounds, although the final destination is on Knight's Road in Clarendon. Parksy also lists a 24/7 parking space 0.8 mi away at £7.10 a day, matching the station distance shown for the site. Four further listed spaces are 0.4 mi away, with prices of £50.50 a month, £41 a week, £71.60 a day, £42 a week and £3 an hour across the available options. Show street view near Secret Wartime Tunnels ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [National Rail Enquiries information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [Defence of Sydney Tour, North Head Sanctuary](https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/whats-on/tours/defence-of-sydney-tour/) - [Facilities at Dover Castle](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/plan-your-visit/facilities/) - [The Wartime Tunnels at Dover Castle](https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/the-wartime-tunnels-at-dover-castle-b5136262) - [Dover Castle](https://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk/things-to-do/attractions/all-attractions/dover-castle) - [Visit Dover Castle](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Secret Wartime Tunnels? The closest practical choice is the castle car park at Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU, where English Heritage lists free parking for up to 200 cars. The tunnels are currently closed for essential maintenance. ### Is Parking Free at the Castle? Yes. English Heritage lists free parking for up to 200 cars at the castle, making it the closest practical choice for visitors arriving by car. Accessible parking bays and coach parking are also recorded at Dover Castle. Parking demand is highest during peak periods or events, when Broadlees is used as the named off-site overflow location. ### Where Is Peak-Time Overflow Parking? Broadlees, CT16 1HW, is the named off-site parking area used for peak times and events at Dover Castle. English Heritage places it a 5 minute walk from the castle, so drivers planning a busy-day visit should allow for that walk rather than relying only on the castle car park, which provides free spaces for up to 200 cars. ### What Parksy Spaces Are Available Near the Site? Parksy lists four spaces 0.4 mi from the site, priced at £50.50 a month, £41 a week, £71.60 a day and £42 a week. A 24/7 accessible space with electric charging is also listed 0.4 mi away at £3 an hour. These options suit different stays, from a planned visit to a longer base in Dover. ### How Far Is Dover Priory Station From the Tunnels? Dover Priory railway station is the nearest station, at 0.8 mi and a 16 min walk from the museum. The route provides a rail-based alternative to parking in the castle grounds, although the final destination is on Knight's Road in Clarendon. Parksy also lists a 24/7 parking space 0.8 mi away at £7.10 a day. ### Are the Wartime Tunnels Open and Accessible? The Wartime Tunnels are currently closed for essential maintenance. The Underground Hospital is open, but inaccessible to wheelchair users and mobility scooter users. The site is at Knight's Road, Clarendon, Dover, CT16 1LU, within Dover Castle. 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