Windsor Castle Parking Lots
Royal heritage access
๐ Type: Council-run pay-and-display | ๐ Open: 24/7 | ๐ Rating: 4.1/5 (300+ reviews)
๐ Overview
A central, well-maintained parking hub steps from Windsor Castleโs iconic gates, managed by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. The River Street lot, established in the 1980s and upgraded in 2022, offers 120+ spaces with stone cobble detailing echoing the castleโs medieval charm. Tailored for tourists, itโs the closest public parking to the castleโs King Henry VIII Gate (5-min walk ๐) and features anti-terrorism bollards and royal event signage. Proceeds support local heritage projects!
Historical quirk: The lot sits on the former site of a Tudor-era stable yard โ archaeologists found horse bridle relics during renovations! ๐
๐ Key Features
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Security: 24/7 CCTV + daily police patrols (๐ฎโ๏ธ due to proximity to royal residence).
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Accessibility: 15+ disabled bays (โฟ) + drop-off zone for coaches.
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EV Charging: 6x fast chargers (Pod Point, 50kW) โ ยฃ0.48/kWh.
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Family-Friendly: Wide bays for prams + free castle maps at pay stations.
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Sustainability: Solar-powered ticket machines + bee hotels.
๐ Convenience & Accessibility
- Payment: RingGo app, contactless, or coins (โ ๏ธ no cards at machines!).
- Walk Score: 97/100 โ 5-min stroll to Windsor Castle | 8-min to Thames riverside.
- Height Limit: 2.0m (๐ small campervans OK; no lorries).
- Coach Parking: Dedicated bays (ยฃ25/day โ book via council website).
๐ Nearby Attractions & Amenities (10 max, <15-min walk):
- ๐ฐ Windsor Castleย โ 5-min walk (State Apartments, St. Georgeโs Chapel, Changing of the Guard).
- ๐ณ The Long Walkย โ 10-min walk (3-mile tree-lined path to Windsor Great Park).
- ๐ Eton Collegeย โ 12-min walk (historic school + museum across the bridge).
- ๐๏ธ Windsor Royal Stationย โ 7-min walk (boutiques, cafรฉs, and Lego Store).
- ๐ค Thames Riverboatsย โ 8-min walk (40-min scenic cruises to Runnymede).
- ๐๏ธ Windsor Guildhallย โ 4-min walk (Prince Charlesโ wedding venue + architecture).
- ๐บ The Two Brewersย โ 3-min walk (17th-century pub frequented by Queen Victoria).
- ๐ญ Theatre Royal Windsorย โ 6-min walk (West End shows in an intimate setting).
- ๐ฆข Alexandra Gardensย โ 9-min walk (riverside picnics + swan feeding).
- ๐ซ The Windsor Chocolate Cafรฉย โ 2-min walk (artisan hot chocolate + castle views).
๐ท Pricing
- Short-Stay: ยฃ4.50/hr | ยฃ28/day (max 6 hours).
- Evening Rate: ยฃ8 (6pmโ8am).
- EV Charging: Parking fee + ยฃ0.48/kWh.
- Special Events: Trooping the Colour/Christmas โ ยฃ35/day (pre-booking essential).
โญ Reviews Sentiment
- 4.1/5ย ๐๐๐๐
- Praise:ย โUnbeatable location for castle visits!โย |ย โWell-lit and felt safe at night.โ
- Criticism:ย โExtortionate during peak season!โย |ย โTight spaces for SUVs.โ
๐ Pro Tips for Visitors
- ๐ย Early Bird Hack: Arrive by 8:30am for spaces โ coaches roll in at 9am!
- ๐ฐย Castle Combo: Pre-book parking + castle tickets online forย 10% off.
- ๐ย Alternative Parking:ย Victoria Street Car Parkย (cheaper, 12-min walk) if full.
- ๐ย Royal Alert: Checkย @RoyalFamilyย Twitter for closures during state events!
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