Windsor Castle Parking Lots

🚗 Type: Council-run pay-and-display | 🕒 Open: 24/7 | 🌟 Rating: 4.1/5 (300+ reviews)

📝 Overview

A central, well-maintained parking hub steps from Windsor Castle’s 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 castle’s medieval charm. Tailored for tourists, it’s the closest public parking to the castle’s King Henry VIII Gate (5-min walk 👑) 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 – archaeologists found horse bridle relics during renovations! 🐎

🔑 Key Features

✅ Security: 24/7 CCTV + daily police patrols (👮♀️ due to proximity to royal residence).
✅ Accessibility: 15+ disabled bays (♿) + drop-off zone for coaches.
✅ EV Charging: 6x fast chargers (Pod Point, 50kW) – £0.48/kWh.
✅ Family-Friendly: Wide bays for prams + free castle maps at pay stations.
✅ Sustainability: Solar-powered ticket machines + bee hotels.

🚘 Convenience & Accessibility

Payment: RingGo app, contactless, or coins (⚠️ no cards at machines!).
Walk Score: 97/100 – 5-min stroll to Windsor Castle | 8-min to Thames riverside.
Height Limit: 2.0m (🚐 small campervans OK; no lorries).
Coach Parking: Dedicated bays (£25/day – book via council website).

📍 Nearby Attractions & Amenities (10 max, <15-min walk):

🏰 Windsor Castle – 5-min walk (State Apartments, St. George’s Chapel, Changing of the Guard).
🌳 The Long Walk – 10-min walk (3-mile tree-lined path to Windsor Great Park).
🎓 Eton College – 12-min walk (historic school + museum across the bridge).
🛍️ Windsor Royal Station – 7-min walk (boutiques, cafés, and Lego Store).
🚤 Thames Riverboats – 8-min walk (40-min scenic cruises to Runnymede).
🏛️ Windsor Guildhall – 4-min walk (Prince Charles’ wedding venue + architecture).
🍺 The Two Brewers – 3-min walk (17th-century pub frequented by Queen Victoria).
🎭 Theatre Royal Windsor – 6-min walk (West End shows in an intimate setting).
🦢 Alexandra Gardens – 9-min walk (riverside picnics + swan feeding).
🍫 The Windsor Chocolate Café – 2-min walk (artisan hot chocolate + castle views).

💷 Pricing

Short-Stay: £4.50/hr | £28/day (max 6 hours).
Evening Rate: £8 (6pm–8am).
EV Charging: Parking fee + £0.48/kWh.
Special Events: Trooping the Colour/Christmas – £35/day (pre-booking essential).

⭐ Reviews Sentiment

4.1/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
- Praise: “Unbeatable location for castle visits!” | “Well-lit and felt safe at night.”
- Criticism: “Extortionate during peak season!” | “Tight spaces for SUVs.”

📌 Pro Tips for Visitors

🕒 Early Bird Hack: Arrive by 8:30am for spaces – coaches roll in at 9am!
🏰 Castle Combo: Pre-book parking + castle tickets online for 10% off.
🚗 Alternative Parking: Victoria Street Car Park (cheaper, 12-min walk) if full.
👑 Royal Alert: Check @RoyalFamily Twitter for closures during state events!

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