--- description: Free on-site parking at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, with seasonal hours from 8am to 9.30pm or 8am to 6pm and eight Blue Badge bays. title: Parking Near Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, England Landmark Parking · Rickmansworth, England · Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB [Airport Parking (LHR)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lhr) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/rickmansworth) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/rickmansworth) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/rickmansworth) Where Can I Park for Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve? The free on-site car park at WD3 1NB is the most direct option for the lakes. It operates from 8am to 9.30pm between 1 April and 30 September, and from 8am to 6pm between 1 October and 31 March, then is locked. Bookable alternatives include Regus Park Road, 0.4 miles away, at £2.50 an hour. Listen to article 5:20 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
Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve, Rickmansworth, WD3 1NB
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking in Rickmansworth - Regus Park Road, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Nearest station
Rickmansworth station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Rickmansworth [Convenient Parking in Rickmansworth - Regus Park Road £2.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth/convenient-parking-in-rickmansworth-regus-park-roa-111108) [Affordable Parking Near Croxley Tube Station, Rickmansworth £3.19/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth/affordable-parking-near-croxley-tube-station-rickm-113182) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Rickmansworth, WD3 £5.00/day 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth/affordable-outdoor-parking-in-rickmansworth-wd3-101950) [Affordable Parking at Skidmore Way Clinic, Rickmansworth £5.10/day 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth/affordable-parking-at-skidmore-way-clinic-rickmans-107052) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Rickmansworth MSCP, WD3 £5.25/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/rickmansworth/convenient-247-parking-at-rickmansworth-mscp-wd3-113173) [Croxley Station Car Park - Secure Parking in Watford £9.50/day 1.8 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/watford/croxley-station-car-park-secure-parking-in-watford-120207) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A well-known visitor attraction](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-b44cf2d9.webp) A well-known visitor attraction Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@2050139) / Александр Чуракаев ## Parking at Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve The main car park serves Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve in Batchworth, near Rickmansworth, at WD3 1NB. The car park operates from 8am to 9.30pm between 1 April and 30 September, then from 8am to 6pm between 1 October and 31 March. The car park is locked after those times, so late visits need to finish before the seasonal closing hour (threerivers.gov.uk). A large car park provides eight Blue Badge bays (chilterns.org.uk). ## Parksy Parking Near the Aquadrome in Batchworth Parksy lists a driveway space at Regus Park Road, 0.4 miles from RALNR, priced at £2.50 an hour. It offers an alternative to the free on-site car park when you want a bookable space closer to the surrounding streets. A space near Croxley Tube Station is also 0.4 miles away and costs £3.19 an hour. Two outdoor options in WD3 are 0.5 miles away: one costs £5 a day, while the Skidmore Way Clinic space costs £5.10 a day. The Rickmansworth MSCP listing is 0.5 miles from the site and costs £5.25 an hour. Croxley Station Car Park in Watford is 1.8 miles away and costs £9.50 a day. Show map of Rickmansworth ## Busy Times and Driving Around Rickmansworth Aquadrome The site is a 41-hectare local nature reserve at the northern end of the Colne Valley Regional Park (colnevalleypark.org.uk). Its two lakes and walking routes make the car park especially attractive for longer leisure visits, so arrivals can be more pressured during pleasant weekends and school-holiday outings. The council states that the car park will be locked after those times (threerivers.gov.uk). Access is from Batchworth, Three Rivers, WD3 1NB. The reserve is also described as being in the heart of Rickmansworth and at the northern gateway to the Colne Valley Regional Park (colnevalleypark.org.uk; visitherts.co.uk). ## Other Car Parks Around Batchworth and Rickmansworth The free on-site car park is the named [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) option associated with the reserve (parkherts.co.uk). It is the most direct choice for the lakes, rather than a town-centre car park that would add walking distance. For a paid alternative, the Rickmansworth MSCP is listed 0.5 miles from RALNR at £5.25 an hour. The space at Skidmore Way Clinic is also 0.5 miles away and costs £5.10 a day, while the outdoor WD3 space at the same distance costs £5 a day. Croxley Station Car Park in Watford is a further named alternative at 1.8 miles and £9.50 a day. These locations give drivers a choice between a nearby paid space and the reserve's free car park. ## Walking and Rail Access to Rickmansworth Aquadrome Rickmansworth station is the nearest station, at 0.4 miles from Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve and a nine-minute walk. The station provides a practical option for visitors who would rather avoid driving to the lakes. The station is in Rickmansworth, while the reserve address is in Batchworth, Three Rivers, WD3 1NB. The site forms part of the Colne Valley Regional Park and has two lakes, so the walk from the station leads towards a substantial open nature reserve rather than a small urban green space (colnevalleypark.org.uk). Show street view near Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Rickmansworth Aquadrome](https://www.threerivers.gov.uk/services/leisure-parks-culture/parks-open-spaces/rickmansworth-aquadrome) - [Access Guide: Rickmansworth Aquadrome](https://www.chilterns.org.uk/accessibility-hub/explore-accessible-places/access-guides-videos/access-guide-rickmansworth-aquadrome/) - [Rickmansworth Aquadrome](https://www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/locations/rickmansworth-aquadrome/) \* 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 Rickmansworth Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve? The free on-site car park at WD3 1NB is the most direct option for the lakes. It operates from 8am to 9.30pm between 1 April and 30 September, and from 8am to 6pm between 1 October and 31 March, then is locked. Bookable alternatives include Regus Park Road, 0.4 miles away, at £2.50 an hour. ### What Are the Opening Hours for the Aquadrome Car Park? The main car park operates from 8am to 9.30pm between 1 April and 30 September. Between 1 October and 31 March, it operates from 8am to 6pm. The car park is locked after the seasonal closing time, so visits need to finish before the applicable closing hour. ### Is Parking at Rickmansworth Aquadrome Free? The free on-site car park is the named free parking option associated with the reserve. It is the most direct choice for the lakes, rather than a town-centre car park that would add walking distance. The main car park serves the reserve at Batchworth, Three Rivers, WD3 1NB. ### What Paid Parking Is Closest to the Reserve? Parksy lists Regus Park Road as a bookable driveway space 0.4 miles from the reserve, priced at £2.50 an hour. A space near Croxley Tube Station is also 0.4 miles away and costs £3.19 an hour. At 0.5 miles, outdoor WD3 parking costs £5 a day. ### Are There Blue Badge Bays at the Aquadrome Car Park? The large car park provides eight Blue Badge bays. It serves the reserve in Batchworth, near Rickmansworth, at WD3 1NB. The free on-site car park is the most direct choice for the lakes, while the seasonal operating hours are 8am to 9.30pm between 1 April and 30 September and 8am to 6pm between 1 October and 31 March. ### Can I Get to the Reserve by Train? Rickmansworth station is the nearest station, at 0.4 miles from the reserve and a nine-minute walk. The station is in Rickmansworth, while the reserve address is in Batchworth, Three Rivers, WD3 1NB. 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