Warwick Castle; Parking Charges & Priority Parking

For those planning a visit to Warwick Castle, follow our money saving tips & tricks to keep the costs down on a day out.  Whilst there are car parking charges in place, there are ways to keep your costs down and even FREE parking options available too. Follow our guide packed with information around parking charges, location and cheap parking options.

Parking Charges; Warwick Castle, (2026 prices)

Parking charges at Warwick Castle are dependant upon the location of the car park you select;

Standard Car Park; located within Stratford Road car park, (CV346AH) & charged at £7.50 a vehicle. This car park is some distance from the grounds so you will need to make use of the pedestrian walkway to access the castle, (approximately 5-10 minute walk).

Priority Car Park; located within Stables car park, (CV344QU ) & charged at £10 a vehicle.  Located next to the main castle entrance, this car park offers you convenience as it avoids the walk back & forth to the car.  You’ll also find lockers situated within this car park. Spaces are limited and work on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle FREE Parking

Resort Guests; extend your visit with an overnight stay within on-site accommodation at Warwick Castle.  Short break packages include overnight accommodation, breakfast, 1 day entry to Warwick Castle & FREE parking. Look out for a choice of accommodation from the new Warwick Castle Hotel, Woodland Lodges & Medieval Glamping with plenty of special offers running throughout the season. More information available over at Warwick Castle Short Breaks.

Warwick Castle Passholders; Gold Annual Passholders receive FREE car parking in the Stratford Road car park – simply flash your card at the ticket barriers as you leave the grounds. Silver Annual Passholders need to pay for parking.

Merlin Passholders; Platinum & Gold Merlin Passholders can take advantage of FREE standard parking at the Stratford Road car park by simply scanning your pass at the ticket barriers. Discovery & Silver Merlin Passholders need to pay for parking.

Drop Off/Collection; there are FREE drop off/collect points at Warwick Castle if you can arrange a lift that bypasses the need for parking.  More information available with our Warwick Castle Drop Off/Collection Point Guide.

Warwick Castle Car Parking Pay Booth

How Do You Pay For Parking at Warwick Castle?

Most people will need to pay for parking when visiting Warwick Castle where you can purchase parking tickets in the following ways;

1. Standard Car Park Machines; you will find car parking ticket machines located close to the main entrance/exit to Warwick Castle.  As you arrive at the castle, it can be worth making a purchase to avoid the queues that can inevitably build later in the day.  Retain your ticket to present at the ticket barriers as you leave.

 2. Standard Car Park Barrier; payment can be taken by contactless payment at the barrier at you leave the car park.

3. Priority Car Park; this is a pay & display car park where payment must be made at time of parking.

Warwick Castle Priority Parking

Priority parking is available within the Stables car park that is situated literally next to the main Warwick Castle entrance point. There is an uplift in cost for the convenience but does avoid the walk back & forth that comes with the standard car park option. Spaces are limited and work on a first-come-first-served basis and charges at £10 a vehicle.  You’ll also find lockers located within this car park.

Worth noting that all standard & premium passholders are required to pay the full parking charges when using the priority parking option.

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