--- description: Free parking at York Racecourse, with plentiful race-day spaces. Parksy alternatives start at £3 an hour, 0.5 mi away, available 24/7. title: Parking Near York Racecourse, Fishergate | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-york-racecourse-fishergate-0962ad.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near York Racecourse, Fishergate Landmark Parking · Fishergate, England · York Racecourse Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) The Knavesmire, York, YO23 1EJ [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/fishergate) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/fishergate) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/fishergate) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/fishergate) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/fishergate) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/fishergate) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/fishergate) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/fishergate) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/fishergate) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/fishergate) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/fishergate) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/fishergate) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/fishergate) Where Can I Park for York Racecourse? York Racecourse provides plentiful, free parking across its official site, with Car Park C convenient for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, Clocktower Enclosure and Bookmakers. Vehicles can stay overnight, but drivers should park before 10:00am the following day. Bookable alternatives include a Tesco space at Askham Bar, 0.5 mi away, at £3 an hour, available 24/7. Listen to article 5:12 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.
Address
The Knavesmire, York, YO23 1EJ
Closest listed space
Affordable 24/7 Parking at Tesco, Askham Bar, YO24, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Nearest station
York railway station, 1.4 mi (28 min walk)
## Parking Near Fishergate [Affordable 24/7 Parking at Tesco, Askham Bar, YO24 £3.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/affordable-247-parking-at-tesco-askham-bar-yo24-112698) [Convenient Parking at St Leonards Hospice, York £4.40/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/convenient-parking-at-st-leonards-hospice-york-107175) [Convenient Parking at Woodthorpe Medical Practice, York £4.50/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/convenient-parking-at-woodthorpe-medical-practice--107779) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Tesco, Askham Bar, York YO24 £4.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/convenient-247-parking-at-tesco-askham-bar-york-yo-119765) [Convenient Parking on Trentholme Drive, York YO24 £7.07/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/convenient-parking-on-trentholme-drive-york-yo24-108681) [Convenient Parking Near Clementhorpe Health Centre, York £4.90/day 0.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york/convenient-parking-near-clementhorpe-health-centre-105676) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![York Racecourse viewed from outside, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-york-racecourse-fishergate-0962ad.webp) York Racecourse viewed from outside, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Free Parking at York Racecourse in South Bank York Racecourse provides [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for racegoers across its site, making the official car parks the first choice for drivers attending an event in South Bank near Fishergate (yorkracecourse.co.uk). Car Park C is used for coaches, larger vehicles and public parking, and is described as convenient for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, Clocktower Enclosure and Bookmakers (yorkracecourse.co.uk). Vehicles may be left in the racecourse car parks overnight, with drivers asked to park before 10:00am the following day (yorkracecourse.co.uk). ## Alternative Car Parks Around the Knavesmire Drivers who prefer not to use the venue grounds can use designated free parking reached by following the on-street signs on race days (City of York Council). The council also directs visitors towards signed drop-off and collection areas, which helps separate short stops from general parking movements (City of York Council). Race-day traffic management measures apply when leaving the site, so the signed route away from the Knavesmire is more useful than relying on a normal journey across South Bank (City of York Council). The official racecourse guidance also describes its race-day parking supply as plentiful and free (yorkracecourse.co.uk). Show map of Fishergate ## Parksy Spaces Near York Racecourse Parksy lists six nearby spaces for drivers who want a bookable alternative to the official grounds. The closest is a Tesco space at Askham Bar, 0.5 mi away, priced at £3 an hour and available 24/7. At 0.7 mi, the choices are a St Leonards Hospice space at £4.40 a day, a Woodthorpe Medical Practice space at £4.50 an hour and another 24/7 Tesco space at Askham Bar priced at £15 a day. Further options include a Trentholme Drive space, 0.8 mi away, at £7.07 a day, plus a space near Clementhorpe Health Centre at £4.90 a day. ## Race-Day Pressure and Streets Around York Race days bring dedicated traffic management around the Knavesmire, with City of York Council instructing drivers to follow on-street signs to designated free parking and drop-off or collection areas (City of York Council). These arrangements matter most when several arrivals reach South Bank together, as the signed approach is intended to direct vehicles into the correct areas. Leaving the venue is also covered by traffic management measures (City of York Council). York Racecourse operates a traffic and travel hotline on 07880 031414 (yorkracecourse.co.uk), giving racegoers a route-specific source of information when event traffic is active. ## Walking From York Railway Station York railway station is the nearest station to York Racecourse, at 1.4 mi from the site and a 28-minute walk. The route brings rail travellers towards the Knavesmire in South Bank, near Fishergate, without needing to find a space on the surrounding streets. For visitors arriving by train, the station offers the clearest public-transport starting point listed for the venue. Drivers can instead use the official free racecourse parking or choose one of the nearby Parksy spaces when a pre-booked alternative suits their plans. Show street view near York Racecourse ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [National Rail Enquiries services](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.](https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking) - [Getting Here](https://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/getting-here.html) - [Park](https://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/uploads/pdfs/19Raceday-Map.pdf) - [Racing FAQs](https://www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/faqs-racing.html) \* 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 York Racecourse? York Racecourse provides plentiful, free parking across its official site, with Car Park C convenient for the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, Clocktower Enclosure and Bookmakers. Vehicles can stay overnight, but drivers should park before 10:00am the following day. Bookable alternatives include a Tesco space at Askham Bar, 0.5 mi away, at £3 an hour, available 24/7. ### Is Parking at York Racecourse Free? Official racecourse parking is free for racegoers, and the racecourse describes its race-day parking supply as plentiful. Drivers who prefer not to use the venue grounds can follow on-street signs to designated free parking on race days. Car Park C is used for coaches, larger vehicles and public parking. ### Can I Leave My Car Overnight at York Racecourse? Vehicles may be left in the racecourse car parks overnight. Drivers are asked to park before 10:00am the following day. This applies to the official racecourse car parks, so check the signed arrangements when attending an event and follow the race-day traffic management measures when leaving the site. ### What Bookable Parking Is Available Near York Racecourse? Parksy lists six nearby spaces. The closest is Tesco at Askham Bar, 0.5 mi away, priced at £3 an hour and available 24/7. Other options include St Leonards Hospice at £4.40 a day, Trentholme Drive at £7.07 a day and near Clementhorpe Health Centre at £4.90 a day. ### What Should I Know About Race-Day Traffic Around York Racecourse? On race days, follow the on-street signs to designated free parking and signed drop-off or collection areas. Traffic management measures apply when leaving the site, so the signed route away from the Knavesmire is more useful than relying on a normal journey across South Bank. The traffic and travel hotline is 07880 031414. ### How Far Is York Railway Station From York Racecourse? York railway station is the nearest station, at 1.4 mi from the site and a 28-minute walk. 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