Parking Near Warwick Castle, England
Where Can I Park for Warwick Castle?
The official Stratford Road car park is the main option, with the castle entrance a 5 - 10 minute walk away. Standard parking is £7.50 a vehicle, payable by contactless card at the machine or barrier. Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders park free there, while Warwick Castle Annual Passholders do not.
- Address
- Northern Tower, Cliff Hill, Warwick, CV34 4QX
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Commercial Garage Parking in Warwick, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Warwick railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near Warwick
Warwick Castle stands ready to explore while pre-booking a private parking space nearby means a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Official Parking for Warwick Castle on Stratford Road
The official main car park is the Stratford Road car park, with the main castle entrance a 5 - 10 minute walk away (warwick-castle.com). Standard parking is charged at £7.50 a vehicle, according to attraction parking information (topdogdays.com). Payment is made by contactless card at either the machine or the barrier (support.warwick-castle.com).
Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders receive free parking in the Stratford Road car park only, while Warwick Castle Annual Passholders do not receive free parking (support.warwick-castle.com). Coaches, minibuses and motorhomes should use the Stratford Road Car Park only (warwick-castle.com). Short Breaks guests can park free of charge in the Stratford Road and Overflow Car Park, CV34 6AH (support.warwick-castle.com).
Busy Days and Street Parking Around Cliff Hill
The entrance address is Northern Tower, Cliff Hill, Warwick, CV34 4QX, while the official parking is on Stratford Road (warwick-castle.com).
Castle Lane car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with daytime charging from 8am to 6pm including bank holidays (warwickdc.gov.uk). Card and app payments are accepted only at Castle Lane car park (warwickdc.gov.uk). These operating rules apply to the named car park, rather than creating permission to park on nearby streets.
Parksy Spaces Within Half a Mile of the Site
Three priced Parksy spaces are 0.3 mi from the site: a parking lot at £4.20 a day, a secure 24/7 commercial garage at £6.90 a day, and a further parking option in Warwick at £4.20 a day. The first two descriptions identify the space type, while the third is listed as an affordable parking lot.
A space near Cape Road Clinic is also 0.5 mi away and costs £0.90 an hour. Vine Mews has 24/7 parking 0.5 mi away at £5 an hour.
Castle Lane and Other Named Warwick Car Parks
Castle Lane car park is the nearby council-named option, operating around the clock and accepting card and app payments only (warwickdc.gov.uk). Its daytime charging period runs from 8am to 6pm, including bank holidays (warwickdc.gov.uk). The car park gives drivers a named alternative to the official Stratford Road parking.
The Stratford Road and Overflow Car Park, CV34 6AH, is another named facility used by Short Breaks guests, who can park there free of charge (support.warwick-castle.com). Tower Suite guests use bays in the Stables car park, CV34 4QU (support.warwick-castle.com). The official attraction information directs coaches, minibuses and motorhomes to Stratford Road Car Park only (warwick-castle.com).
Walking From Warwick Railway Station to the Castle
Warwick railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 mi from Warwick Castle and a 13 minute walk away. The station gives rail travellers a straightforward alternative to driving into the centre, with the route ending at Northern Tower, Cliff Hill, Warwick, CV34 4QX.
The official attraction address is Northern Tower, Cliff Hill, Warwick, CV34 4QX (warwick-castle.com). Drivers combining rail and a visit can leave the car outside the immediate castle approach and complete the final journey on foot from Warwick railway station.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- Warwick Farm Commuter Car Park | Transport for NSW
- Transport Park&Ride car parks
- Parking & Directions
- Castle Lane car park
- Is there a charge for Car Parking?
- How do I purchase a Car Parking ticket?
- Car Parking information for Short Breaks guests
* 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 Warwick Castle?
The official Stratford Road car park is the main option, with the castle entrance a 5 - 10 minute walk away. Standard parking is £7.50 a vehicle, payable by contactless card at the machine or barrier. Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders park free there, while Warwick Castle Annual Passholders do not.
How Much Does Official Castle Parking Cost?
Standard parking at the Stratford Road car park is £7.50 a vehicle. Payment is made by contactless card at either the machine or the barrier. The main castle entrance is a 5 - 10 minute walk from the car park, which is the official main parking facility on Stratford Road.
Can Annual Passholders Park for Free?
Gold and Platinum Merlin Annual Passholders receive free parking in the Stratford Road car park only. Warwick Castle Annual Passholders do not receive free parking. Short Breaks guests can park free of charge in the Stratford Road and Overflow Car Park, CV34 6AH.
What Is Castle Lane Car Park Like?
Castle Lane car park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Daytime charging runs from 8am to 6pm, including bank holidays, and card and app payments are accepted only there. It is a named council-named alternative to the official Stratford Road parking.
Are There Cheaper Parking Spaces Near the Castle?
Three priced spaces are 0.3 mi from the site: a parking lot at £4.20 a day, a secure 24/7 commercial garage at £6.90 a day, and a further parking option in Warwick at £4.20 a day. A space near Cape Road Clinic is 0.5 mi away at £0.90 an hour.
Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Castle?
Warwick railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 mi from the castle and a 13 minute walk away. The route ends at Northern Tower, Cliff Hill, Warwick, CV34 4QX. Rail travellers can leave the car outside the immediate castle approach and complete the final journey on foot.
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