--- description: Castle car park is open 24 hours near Clifford's Tower, with charges from 8.00am to midnight and up to 1 hour at £5 Sunday to Thursday. title: Parking Near Clifford's Tower, York | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-cliffords-tower-york-c9e1de.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Clifford's Tower, York Landmark Parking · York, England · Clifford's Tower Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Tower Street, Bishophill, York, YO1 9SA [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/york) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/york) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/york) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/york) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/york) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/york) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/york) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/york) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/york) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/york) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/york) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/york) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/york) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/york) Where Can I Park for Clifford's Tower? Castle car park on Tower Street is the nearest recommended option, and the City of York Council lists it as open 24 hours. Charges apply from 8.00am to midnight, with up to 1 hour costing £5 from Sunday to Thursday and £5.50 on Friday, Saturday and event days. Park and Ride is an alternative for busy visits. Listen to article 5:28 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
Tower Street, Bishophill, York, YO1 9SA
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn York, YO1 9PL, 284 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
York railway station, 0.5 mi (12 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Castle Car Park for Clifford's Tower Visits The nearest recommended option is Castle car park, close to the site on Tower Street. The City of York Council lists the car park as open 24 hours, with charges applying from 8.00am to midnight (City of York Council). English Heritage says the charged public parking at the base of the mound is not managed by English Heritage, so the council car park is the relevant source for payment and operating information. Castle car park charges up to 1 hour at £5 from Sunday to Thursday, rising to £5.50 on Friday, Saturday and event days (City of York Council). The council also states that drivers can park for £2, although the search result does not specify the qualifying period for that charge. The site is therefore convenient for a short visit, while longer stays need a closer look at the displayed tariff before leaving the vehicle. ## Busy Days and Street Controls Around Clifford's Tower Friday, Saturday and event days bring a higher up-to-1-hour charge at Castle car park, at £5.50 rather than £5 from Sunday to Thursday (City of York Council). The site sits at Tower Street, Bishophill, York, YO1 9SA, and English Heritage directs drivers towards charged public parking at the base of the mound rather than treating the attraction as an independently managed car park (English Heritage). Parking on the surrounding streets should follow the signs and marked restrictions in force on the approach, while the council's Castle car park provides the published alternative for visitors who want a formal parking location. Show map of York ## Other York Car Parks and Free Travel Options English Heritage points visitors towards other car parks around York and also mentions the city's Park and Ride scheme (English Heritage). The council's Castle car park is already covered above, so drivers looking beyond that location can use the wider town-centre car-park network or leave the car at a Park and Ride site before continuing into York. Park and Ride is useful when a central space is not the priority, particularly for busy visits to the historic centre. English Heritage identifies it as an alternative to charged parking at the base of the mound, while the council's Castle car park remains open 24 hours for drivers who prefer to park near the attraction (English Heritage; City of York Council). ## Parksy Spaces Close to Clifford's Tower Parksy lists a driveway space at Holiday Inn York, 284 yd away, priced at £4.30 an hour. A space near The Retreat is 0.2 mi away at £4.30 a day, while a space on Constantine Ave in York YO10 is 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A space on Hope Street offers 24/7 access, is 0.3 mi away and costs £11.63 an hour. ## Walking From York Railway Station to Clifford's Tower York railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi from the site and a 12 min walk. The route brings rail passengers into the centre without needing to find a space beside the historic attraction, making the train a practical choice for visitors travelling into York. York Layerthorpe railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 12 min walk to Clifford's Tower. The attraction's address is Tower Street, Bishophill, York, YO1 9SA, so visitors can use that destination when planning the final walk from either station. Show street view near Clifford's Tower ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Castle car park - Parking directory – City of York Council](https://www.york.gov.uk/directory-record/399/castle-car-park) - [Clifford's Tower, York Directions](https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york/plan-your-visit/directions/) - [Car park to be removed under approved tower plan](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwyyn9xzd7o) \* 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 Clifford's Tower? Castle car park on Tower Street is the nearest recommended option, and the City of York Council lists it as open 24 hours. Charges apply from 8.00am to midnight, with up to 1 hour costing £5 from Sunday to Thursday and £5.50 on Friday, Saturday and event days. Park and Ride is an alternative for busy visits. ### How Much Does Castle Car Park Cost? Castle car park charges up to 1 hour at £5 from Sunday to Thursday. The charge rises to £5.50 on Friday, Saturday and event days. ### Is Castle Car Park Open All Day? The City of York Council lists Castle car park as open 24 hours, with charges applying from 8.00am to midnight. It is on Tower Street, Bishophill, York, YO1 9SA, and provides a formal parking location close to the site. English Heritage says the charged public parking at the base of the mound is not managed by English Heritage. ### Are There Other Parking Options Near Clifford's Tower? Parksy lists a driveway space at Holiday Inn York, 284 yd away, priced at £4.30 an hour. A space near The Retreat is 0.2 mi away at £4.30 a day, while a space on Constantine Ave is 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A space on Hope Street is 0.3 mi away, offers 24/7 access and costs £11.63 an hour. ### Can I Use Park and Ride for Clifford's Tower? It is useful when a central space is not the priority, particularly for busy visits to the historic centre. Drivers who prefer to park near the attraction can use Castle car park, which remains open 24 hours. ### How Far Is York Railway Station From Clifford's Tower? York railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi from the site and a 12 min walk. York Layerthorpe railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 12 min walk. 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