--- description: "Durham Castle parking: use nearby city-centre car parks, including Prince Bishops with 400 spaces and 22 accessible bays, then walk to the Castle." title: Parking Near Durham Castle, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-durham-castle-durham-556488.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Durham Castle, England Landmark Parking · Durham, England · Durham Castle Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 6 Owengate, City of Durham, Durham, DH1 3HB [Airport Parking (NCL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/ncl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/durham) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/durham) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/durham) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/durham) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/durham) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/durham) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/durham) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/durham) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/durham) Where Can I Park for Durham Castle? There is no parking available at Durham Castle itself, so use a city-centre car park and continue on foot. The University of Durham recommends parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk, with Prince Bishops Shopping Centre offering 400 spaces and 22 accessible bays on Level 1. Drivers should allow time to park and walk before a booked guided tour. Listen to article 5:41 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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6 Owengate, City of Durham, Durham, DH1 3HB
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Affordable Parking Solutions in Durham, County Durham, 257 yd (3 min walk)
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Durham railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Durham [Affordable Parking Solutions in Durham, County Durham £21.00/mo 257 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/affordable-parking-solutions-in-durham-county-durh-103932) [Convenient Parking at North Durham Health, DH1 £5.20/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-parking-at-north-durham-health-dh1-106622) [Secure Parking at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County £1.55/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/secure-parking-at-durham-marriott-hotel-royal-coun-109785) [Convenient Parking Lot in Durham - £36.99/Day £36.99/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-parking-lot-durham-3699day-186001) [Convenient Lot Parking in Durham – Book Online Now! £27.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-lot-parking-durham-book-online-186000) [Secure Garage Space for Rent in Durham, ENG £5.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/secure-garage-space-rent-durham-eng-177815) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Durham Castle rises above the River Wear, while pre-booking a nearby private parking space means a short walk and less circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-durham-castle-durham-556488.webp) Durham Castle rises above the River Wear, while pre-booking a nearby private parking space means a short walk and less circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking for Durham Castle Visitors There is no parking available at Durham Castle itself, so drivers should head for a city-centre car park and continue on foot. The University of Durham recommends parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the Castle (durham.ac.uk), making Prince Bishops Shopping Centre the clearest nearby choice for a direct visit. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre has 400 spaces, including 22 accessible parking bays on Level 1 (princebishopsplace.co.uk). The car park sits directly beneath Prince Bishops Place (princebishopsplace.co.uk), placing drivers close to the pedestrian routes towards the castle and cathedral. Durham’s historic centre has narrow streets, so using a named multi-storey car park is more practical than trying to reach Owengate by car. ## Prince Bishops and Other Durham Parking Choices Prince Bishops is the principal named car park for the castle and cathedral area, while pay-and-display bays provide another city-centre option. Coach drivers have a separate free option at Belmont Park and Ride. Free coach parking is available there for visitors to the castle (thisisdurham.com), although the site is intended for coaches rather than ordinary cars. The Story Durham also has an on-site visitor car park with 70 spaces, free for visitors and less than one minute from its main entrance (thestorydurham.org). Its spaces are limited, so it is better suited to a visit that includes The Story rather than as a guaranteed castle base. Show map of Durham ## When Durham Streets and Car Parks Are Busiest Narrow medieval streets around the historic centre make driving to the attraction impractical, and Durham Cathedral confirms that there is no car park at the cathedral because of those restricted streets (durhamcathedral.co.uk). Parking outside those operating times is free (durham.gov.uk). The castle is reached by guided tour only (thisisdurham.com), so visitors should allow time to park and walk before their booked entry rather than relying on access close to Owengate. ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Durham Castle Parksy lists several spaces around Durham for drivers who prefer to reserve away from the main shopping-centre car park. The closest priced listing is an affordable parking space in County Durham, 257 yd away, priced at £21 a month. A parking space at North Durham Health in DH1 is 0.3 mi away and costs £5.20 a day. At 0.3 mi, a secure space at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County costs £1.55 an hour. Two Durham spaces at 0.4 mi cost £36.99 a day and £27 a day respectively, while a secure garage space at 0.4 mi costs £5 a day. These options cover monthly, daily and hourly parking, with the shorter distances potentially useful for a visit focused on the castle and cathedral. ## Walking From Durham Railway Station Durham railway station is the nearest station to Durham Castle, at 0.4 mi away and a 9 minute walk. The route makes rail a practical alternative when city-centre parking is busy, particularly for visitors arriving for a timed guided tour. From the station, visitors can continue on foot into the historic centre and towards the castle. The University of Durham advises that parking is available within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the Castle (durham.ac.uk), so drivers using nearby car parks should expect a short pedestrian approach rather than a drop-off at the site itself. Show street view near Durham Castle ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Getting to Durham Castle](https://www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/venues/durham-castle/visit/getting-here/) - [Parking - Prince Bishops Shopping Centre](https://princebishopsplace.co.uk/parking/) - [Durham Castle - Durham City](https://www.thisisdurham.com/discover-durham/groups/durham-castle-p883501) - [Getting to Durham Cathedral](https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit/parking-getting-to-durham-cathedral) - [Pay and display bays](https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3516/Pay-and-display-bays) - [Visitor information - The Story Durham](https://www.thestorydurham.org/visit/) \* 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 Durham Castle? There is no parking available at Durham Castle itself, so use a city-centre car park and continue on foot. The University of Durham recommends parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk, with Prince Bishops Shopping Centre offering 400 spaces and 22 accessible bays on Level 1. Drivers should allow time to park and walk before a booked guided tour. ### Is There Parking at Durham Castle? There is no parking available at Durham Castle itself. Drivers should use a named city-centre car park and continue on foot, as Durham’s historic centre has narrow streets. The University of Durham recommends parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk of the Castle, rather than trying to reach Owengate by car. ### What Is the Best Car Park for Visiting Durham Castle? Prince Bishops Shopping Centre is the clearest nearby choice for a direct visit and the principal named car park for the castle and cathedral area. It has 400 spaces, including 22 accessible parking bays on Level 1. The car park sits directly beneath Prince Bishops Place, close to pedestrian routes towards the castle and cathedral. ### Are There Free Parking Options Near Durham Castle? Coach drivers can use free coach parking at Belmont Park and Ride, although it is intended for coaches rather than ordinary cars. The Story Durham has an on-site visitor car park with 70 spaces, free for visitors and less than one minute from its main entrance. Its spaces are limited and better suited to visits including The Story. ### How Much Do Nearby Parksy Spaces Cost? Parksy lists a space in County Durham, 257 yd away, at £21 a month. Other options include £5.20 a day at North Durham Health, £1.55 an hour at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, and spaces at 0.4 mi costing £36.99 a day, £27 a day or £5 a day. ### Can I Travel to Durham Castle by Train? Durham railway station is 0.4 mi from Durham Castle, a 9 minute walk, making rail a practical alternative when city-centre parking is busy. Visitors can continue on foot into the historic centre and towards the castle. 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