--- description: "Parking near Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama: North Road and Alexandra Gardens pay-and-display, plus a Parksy space 0.2 mi away at £4.80/day." title: Parking Near Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-royal-welsh-college-of-music-drama-castle-023c54.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Landmark Parking · Castle, Wales · Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) North Road [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 & Drama? Pay-and-display car parks are available on North Road and at Alexandra Gardens, with further parking throughout the Civic Centre. A Parksy space near Hilton Cardiff is 0.2 mi from the campus and costs £4.80 a day. Cardiff Queen Street station is 0.7 mi away, with a 14-minute walk to the campus. Listen to article 5:37 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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North Road
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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)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is on North Road in Civic Centre, near Castle, with the main campus building located in Bute Park (rwcmd.ac.uk). The college’s visitor guidance directs arrivals to the welcome desk after entering the venues (rwcmd.ac.uk), making that the practical first stop for visitors attending performances or meetings. Pay-and-display car parks sit on either side of the college, with further parking throughout the Civic Centre, according to Hynt (hynt.co.uk). Visit Cardiff identifies nearby pay-and-display options on North Road, CF10 3DU, and at Alexandra Gardens, CF10 3NW (visitcardiff.com). ## Other Car Parks Near the Campus Drivers can use the pay-and-display car parks on North Road or at Alexandra Gardens rather than searching for a space inside the college grounds. North Road is especially convenient for the North Road address, while Alexandra Gardens provides another Civic Centre option (visitcardiff.com). Further parking is available throughout the Civic Centre, including opposite the college (hynt.co.uk). [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists Greyfriars as nearby parking for the college and gives a nine-minute walk from the site (q-park.co.uk). The published local guidance describes the North Road and Alexandra Gardens facilities as pay-and-display, but does not provide their tariff or a free-period rule. Show map of Castle ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Around RWCMD Parking pressure rises when performances, venue-hire bookings and other public events bring visitors to the campus in Bute Park. North Road and Alexandra Gardens are identified as the nearby pay-and-display areas, while additional parking is available across the Civic Centre, including opposite the college (visitcardiff.com; hynt.co.uk). The college’s visit guidance places arrivals at the welcome desk, which is useful for visitors attending a scheduled event (rwcmd.ac.uk). Parking restrictions on surrounding streets are controlled by local signs and the pay-and-display arrangements described for the nearby facilities, so unrestricted kerbside parking should not be treated as an alternative to the signed car parks. ## Parksy Spaces Near Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Parksy lists a space near Hilton Cardiff, 0.2 mi from the campus, at £4.80 a day. This is the closest priced option in the list and suits visitors or staff wanting a daily stay. Two Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre spaces are 0.3 mi away, priced at £4.50 an hour, while another Holiday Inn Cardiff City space is 0.4 mi away at £4 a day. A space near Lansdowne Surgery in Cardiff is 0.4 mi away and costs £4.20 an hour, making it useful for shorter appointments or event visits. The Harvey Jones Unit space in Whitchurch is also listed at 0.4 mi and costs £3.40 a day. ## Rail and Walking Access to the Campus Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi from the campus and a 14-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors travelling into Civic Centre, near Castle, without needing to find a car space on North Road. RWCMD’s own directions include train travel as part of the journey information for the campus (rwcmd.ac.uk). The college address is on North Road, and the station walk provides direct access towards the campus in Bute Park. Visitors attending an event can continue to the college welcome desk after arriving, as set out in the college’s visit guidance (rwcmd.ac.uk). Show street view near Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama ## Sources - [Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama website](http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/) - [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](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 & Drama? Pay-and-display car parks are available on North Road and at Alexandra Gardens, with further parking throughout the Civic Centre. A Parksy space near Hilton Cardiff is 0.2 mi from the campus and costs £4.80 a day. Cardiff Queen Street station is 0.7 mi away, with a 14-minute walk to the campus. ### What Are the Nearest Pay-and-Display Car Parks? The nearby pay-and-display options are on North Road, CF10 3DU, and at Alexandra Gardens, CF10 3NW. North Road is especially convenient for the North Road address, while Alexandra Gardens provides another Civic Centre option. Further parking is available throughout the Civic Centre, including opposite the college. ### Where Can I Find Parksy Parking Nearby? The closest priced Parksy option is a space near Hilton Cardiff, 0.2 mi from the campus, at £4.80 a day. Two Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre spaces are 0.3 mi away at £4.50 an hour. Another Holiday Inn Cardiff City space is 0.4 mi away at £4 a day. ### Is Parking Busy During Performances and Events? Parking pressure rises when performances, venue-hire bookings and other public events bring visitors to the campus in Bute Park. North Road and Alexandra Gardens are the nearby pay-and-display areas, with additional parking across the Civic Centre. Local signs and pay-and-display arrangements control surrounding parking restrictions. ### What Is the Nearest Railway Station? Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi from the campus and a 14-minute walk. It provides an alternative for students, staff and visitors travelling into Civic Centre, near Castle, without needing to find a car space on North Road. Train travel is included in the college’s directions. ### Where Should Visitors Go After Arriving for an Event? The college’s visitor guidance directs arrivals to the welcome desk after entering the venues. 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