Parking Near Hertford Castle, England
Where Can I Park for Hertford Castle?
There is no parking at Hertford Castle itself, including disabled parking. St Andrew Street car park is the closest recommended option, with space for up to 103 vehicles and a walk of less than one minute through the grounds. It is open 24/7, with chargeable hours Monday to Saturday, 07.30 to 20.00, and 30 minutes free.
- Address
- 42 Castle Street, Hertford Civil Parish, East Hertfordshire, SG14 1HH
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Wallfields Car Park in Hertford - 24/7 Access, 175 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Hertford East railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Hertford
A well-known visitor attraction Photo: Pexels / Vitali Adutskevich
St Andrew Street Car Park for Hertford Castle
There is no parking at Hertford Castle itself, including disabled parking, so drivers should use a nearby public car park (Hertford.gov.uk). St Andrew’s car park is the closest recommended option: up to 103 vehicles can park there, and the site is less than one minute on foot from the castle through the grounds (hertfordcastle.co.uk).
St Andrew Street car park is open 24/7. East Herts District Council lists chargeable hours as Monday to Saturday, 07.30 to 20.00, with 30 minutes free, one hour at £1.25, two hours at £2.50, three hours at £3.70 and four hours at a rate published by the council (eastherts.gov.uk). The short walk makes this the practical choice for a visit to 42 Castle Street in Hertford Civil Parish near Hertford.
Other Public Parking Around Castle Street
Hertford’s public car parks provide alternatives to St Andrew Street when the closest spaces are occupied. The council identifies several public car parks close to the castle, while the castle’s visitor information directs drivers towards nearby town parking (Hertford.gov.uk; hertfordcastle.co.uk).
Free parking is available along Gascoyne Way, close to the castle. This gives drivers a no-charge option near the site, although the surrounding town-centre roads can be busier than the dedicated car parks. The castle grounds are free and open to the public to walk around (gohertford.co.uk).
Busy Times and Street Parking Near Hertford Castle
Hertford Castle sits in Hertford Civil Parish near the town centre, where demand rises when visitors combine the grounds with town-centre trips and events. The council’s open-day guidance directs visitors to public car parks because the site itself has no parking, including for disabled visitors (Hertford.gov.uk).
Drivers should avoid treating Castle Street or nearby roads as informal visitor parking. St Andrew Street car park has defined chargeable hours from 07.30 to 20.00 Monday to Saturday, while the council identifies public car parks as the appropriate parking facilities close to the castle (eastherts.gov.uk). Free parking along Gascoyne Way is another official-listed local option.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Site
Parksy lists several bookable spaces near Hertford Castle. The closest priced listings are a driveway space in Hertford, 175 yards away, at £1.25 an hour, and a garage in central Hertford, 193 yards away, at £1.25 an hour.
Further options include covered parking in Hertford, 0.3 miles away, at £1 an hour, and a covered parking space in SG14 1AY, 0.3 miles away, at £12 a day. Two more spaces are listed at Hertford County Hospital, 0.4 miles away: one costs £5.50 a day and the Sele Road space costs £3.81 an hour.
Walking From Hertford East and Hertford North Stations
Hertford East railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from Hertford Castle and a nine-minute walk away. The route brings rail passengers into central Hertford before the final approach to the castle at 42 Castle Street.
Hertford North railway station is also convenient, with an approximately 11-minute walk to the site. Rail travel avoids the need to find a space near the castle, while the short station walks suit visitors arriving for the grounds, town-centre visits or guided events.
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* 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 Hertford Castle?
There is no parking at Hertford Castle itself, including disabled parking. St Andrew Street car park is the closest recommended option, with space for up to 103 vehicles and a walk of less than one minute through the grounds. It is open 24/7, with chargeable hours Monday to Saturday, 07.30 to 20.00, and 30 minutes free.
How Much Does St Andrew Street Car Park Cost?
St Andrew Street car park has 30 minutes free. East Herts District Council lists chargeable hours as Monday to Saturday, 07.30 to 20.00. The car park is open 24/7.
Is There Free Parking Near Hertford Castle?
Free parking is available along Gascoyne Way, close to the castle. It is a no-charge local option, although surrounding town-centre roads can be busier than dedicated public car parks. The castle grounds are free and open to the public to walk around.
Can I Park on Castle Street for a Visit?
Drivers should avoid treating Castle Street or nearby roads as informal visitor parking. The council identifies public car parks as the appropriate parking facilities close to the castle. St Andrew Street car park is the closest recommended option, while Gascoyne Way provides another official-listed local option.
What Bookable Parking Is Available Near the Castle?
Parksy lists a driveway space in Hertford 175 yards away at £1.25 an hour and a garage in central Hertford 193 yards away at £1.25 an hour. Further options include covered parking 0.3 miles away at £1 an hour and hospital spaces 0.4 miles away at £5.50 a day or £3.81 an hour.
How Far Is Hertford Castle From the Railway Stations?
Hertford East railway station is 0.4 miles from the castle and a nine-minute walk away. Hertford North railway station is also convenient, with an approximately 11-minute walk to the site. Rail travel avoids the need to find a space near the castle, with short walks to the grounds and town centre.
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