--- description: "Parking near Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama: closest priced Parksy space 0.2 mi away at £4.80 a day, plus North Road options." title: Parking Near Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-43bf315c.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle Landmark Parking · Castle, Wales · Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle, Cardiff, CF10 3ER [Airport Parking (CWL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/wls/cwl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/wls/castle) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/wls/castle) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/wls/castle) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/castle) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/wls/castle) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/wls/castle) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/wls/castle) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/wls/castle) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/wls/castle) Where Can I Park for Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama? Nearby public parking includes pay-and-display car parks on North Road and at Alexandra Gardens, with further spaces throughout the Civic Centre opposite. The closest priced Parksy option is 0.2 mi away near Hilton Cardiff at £4.80 a day. Q-Park Greyfriars, at 10 North Road, is a managed alternative with a nine-minute walk to the venue. Listen to article 6:51 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.
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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Castle, Cardiff, CF10 3ER
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near Hilton Cardiff - CF10 3ND, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Nearest station
Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
## Parking Near Castle [Convenient Parking Near Hilton Cardiff - CF10 3ND £4.80/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-near-hilton-cardiff-cf10-3nd-108678) [Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre £4.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-at-holiday-inn-cardiff-city-cen-113535) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre £4.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-247-parking-at-holiday-inn-cardiff-city-111538) [Affordable Parking at Holiday Inn Cardiff City £4.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/affordable-parking-at-holiday-inn-cardiff-city-108489) [Secure Stashbee Parking in Cardiff - CF10 2AF £87.00/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/secure-stashbee-parking-in-cardiff-cf10-2af-103805) [Convenient Parking Near Lansdowne Surgery in Cardiff £4.20/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-near-lansdowne-surgery-in-cardi-106307) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-43bf315c.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@philevenphotos) / Phil Evenden ## Parking at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama The main campus is on North Road in Cardiff, with the building set within Bute Park (rwcmd.ac.uk). The college’s visit guidance directs arrivals to the welcome desk, including visitors attending performances or other events (rwcmd.ac.uk). Accessible parking is covered in the college’s access guide (rwcmd.ac.uk). The campus information identifies parking as part of the arrival arrangements, while venue information places pay-and-display car parks adjacent to the college on both sides and further parking throughout the Civic Centre opposite (hynt.co.uk). Drivers should distinguish the college’s visitor arrangements from nearby public parking. The college’s own directions identify North Road and the surrounding Civic Centre as the relevant parking area, while Visit Cardiff lists North Road and Alexandra Gardens as nearby pay-and-display locations rather than an on-site college car park (visitcardiff.com). ## Parksy Spaces Near the Cardiff Campus For a short visit, a driveway space near Hilton Cardiff in CF10 3ND is 0.2 mi away and costs £4.80 a day. Its position makes it the closest priced Parksy option listed here, suiting visitors who want a nearby space for a daytime appointment, performance or college meeting. Four priced spaces are 0.4 mi away. Parking at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre costs £4.50 an hour, while a second Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre space is also £4.50 an hour and is listed as available 24/7. A Holiday Inn Cardiff City space costs £4 a day. These hourly options suit shorter visits, while the daily option is better for a full college day. A secure Stashbee space in Cardiff CF10 2AF is 0.4 mi away at £87 a month, making it the practical choice for staff or students needing regular parking. A space near Lansdowne Surgery is 0.4 mi away at £4.20 an hour, suited to visitors who need a short stay. Show map of Castle ## Public Car Parks Around North Road and the Civic Centre Pay-and-display car parks sit adjacent to the college on either side, with more parking throughout the Civic Centre opposite (hynt.co.uk). North Road and Alexandra Gardens are identified as nearby pay-and-display car parks at CF10 3DU and CF10 3NW respectively (visitcardiff.com). [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists Q-Park Greyfriars as parking near the college, with the car park at 10 North Road in Cardiff and a nine-minute walk to the venue (q-park.co.uk). The location is useful for drivers who prefer a named operator and a central car park close to the campus. The nearby public options serve different arrival patterns: pay-and-display parking on North Road or at Alexandra Gardens is positioned for college access, Civic Centre parking is opposite the campus, and Q-Park Greyfriars is a managed alternative on North Road. ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions by the College Parking pressure is likely to rise when performances and other venue events bring visitors to the campus, because the college operates theatres and welcomes audiences as well as students and staff. The college’s visit guidance directs arrivals to the welcome desk on reaching the venue (rwcmd.ac.uk). The college’s official directions place the main campus in Bute Park and identify North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER as the visit address (rwcmd.ac.uk). North Road and the surrounding Civic Centre are the key access points described by the venue and local parking listings. Nearby parking is pay-and-display, and street parking should not be treated as a substitute for a marked car park because the published venue guidance directs drivers towards designated parking around North Road, Alexandra Gardens and the Civic Centre (visitcardiff.com). ## Walking From Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central Stations Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a 14-minute walk. The route provides a straightforward rail option for students, staff and visitors travelling into central Cardiff without parking at the campus. Cardiff Central railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 15-minute walk to the college. It is useful for visitors arriving on services that stop at the city’s main central station. The campus address is Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff, CF10 3ER, in Castle. The college’s official visit information gives North Road, Cardiff CF10 3ER as the venue address, while the access guide includes arrival information for the main entrance (rwcmd.ac.uk). Show street view near Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama ## Sources - [Traveline Cymru](https://www.traveline.cymru) - [Parking](https://theatreroyalsydney.com/plan-your-visit/parking/) - [Transport for Wales](https://tfw.wales) - [How to find us](https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/how-to-find-us) - [Plan your visit](https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/plan-your-visit) - [Access guide](https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/access-guide) - [Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama](https://www.hynt.co.uk/en/hynt-venues/royal-welsh-college-of-music-and-drama/) - [Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama - Cardiff - Q-Park](https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/cardiff/poi/royal-welsh-college-of-music-,-a-,-drama/) - [Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama](https://www.visitcardiff.com/highlights/royal-welsh-college/) \* 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 Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama? Nearby public parking includes pay-and-display car parks on North Road and at Alexandra Gardens, with further spaces throughout the Civic Centre opposite. The closest priced Parksy option is 0.2 mi away near Hilton Cardiff at £4.80 a day. Q-Park Greyfriars, at 10 North Road, is a managed alternative with a nine-minute walk to the venue. ### What Are the Closest Priced Parking Spaces Near Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama? The closest priced Parksy space is near Hilton Cardiff in CF10 3ND, 0.2 mi away, costing £4.80 a day. Four priced spaces are 0.4 mi away, including options at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, Holiday Inn Cardiff City, Stashbee in Cardiff CF10 2AF and near Lansdowne Surgery. ### Which Parking Options Suit a Short Visit or a Full College Day? For a short stay, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre has spaces at £4.50 an hour, including one listed as available 24/7, while a space near Lansdowne Surgery costs £4.20 an hour. For a full day, Holiday Inn Cardiff City costs £4 a day, and the space near Hilton Cardiff costs £4.80 a day. ### Where Are the Public Car Parks Around the College? Pay-and-display car parks are adjacent to the college on both sides, with more parking throughout the Civic Centre opposite. North Road and Alexandra Gardens are nearby locations at CF10 3DU and CF10 3NW. Q-Park Greyfriars is at 10 North Road and has a nine-minute walk to the venue. ### What Should Drivers Know About Parking During Performances and Street Parking? Parking pressure is likely to rise during performances and other venue events, when audiences join students and staff. Nearby parking is pay-and-display, and street parking should not be treated as a substitute for a marked car park. Published guidance directs drivers towards designated parking around North Road, Alexandra Gardens and the Civic Centre. ### How Far Is the College From Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central Stations? Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi from the college and a 14-minute walk. Cardiff Central railway station is another option, with an approximately 15-minute walk. 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