Looking for the cheapest and most convenient parking in Windsor? This detailed guide has all you need to know.
Windsor is a popular tourist town, and unfortunately that means that parking prices are high. There are several car parks to choose from, but if you don’t do your research, you’ll end up paying expensive rates. You can’t wing it with a parking space on the street either, as many central areas are within the council’s Zone E, and require residents permits.
A word of warning too… the parking inspectors do the rounds ALL THE TIME. It’s definitely not a place to chance it and hope for the best. A parking ticket will put such a downer on your day out.
As Windsor locals, we’ve done a good reccy to find the cheapest car parking spaces in town. They vary from multi-story car parks to on-street parking. There are also a few options a short walk from the centre, where tourists don’t tend to visit.
So, whether you’re visiting for the day or a weekend, hopefully this guide will help you save your pennies. Then you can spend them on enjoying your time in the town!
A Guide To Parking in Windsor
Free Daytime Parking in Windsor
Here are a few options that are totally free. Some have restrictions around the timing you can park. We’d always recommend you check local signs, in case anything has changed since we wrote this post.
Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground
Address: Clewer Memorial Recreation Ground, Dedworth Road, Windsor SL4 5BD.
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This car park is totally free 7 days per week. It’s attached to the Pirate Park playground and Woody’s Café (both very popular with kids / parents).
It’s around a thirty-minute walk to the main sights in Windsor, so it is a long walk! But, if you’re desperate to save money on parking, it is a viable option. You can also cut down to the river nearby and stroll along the Thames towards the centre of town.
Windsor Skatepark Car Park
Address: Windsor Skatepark Car Park, Vansittart Road, Windsor SL4 5DJ.
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This one is tiny, with just a few spaces for cars. It’s right next to the skatepark and playground in Vansittart Recreation Ground. It’s mostly used by parents dropping kids at the playground, but you can park for up to three hours between 9.30am and dusk. Access is via a single-track road, so it’s a little awkward, but amazing if you find a spot! Here’s a photo of the sign.
Free On-Street Parking in Windsor
If you’re arriving after 1pm, you’ll find a lot of residential streets near the town centre are free to park on. We should know, we live on one of them!
If you’re happy to walk 10-15 minutes, head for one of these and you should find a space. The SF Zone restrictions on these roads run each day from 11am – 1pm.
- Bulkeley Avenue
- Combermere Close
- Elm Road
- Springfield Road
- Westmead
- Windmill Close
- York Avenue
- York Road
Free Overnight Parking in Windsor
The following town centre car parks offer overnight parking for free, usually from 9pm – 9am (but always double check):
- Alexandra Gardens and Alma Road Car Park, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HY.
- East Berkshire College, Claremont Road, Windsor SL4 3AX.
- River Street Car Park, River Street, Windsor SL4 1QT.
- King Edward VII Car Park, King Edward VII Avenue, Windsor SL4 2JQ.
- Windsor Dials Car Park, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HY. This one is only open to the public on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
There are also some car parking spaces on St Leonard’s Road that are free after 6pm.
Some central roads, such as Grove Road require resident permits during the day, but are free after 8pm.
Cheaper Daytime Car Parks in Windsor
These locations offer some of the cheaper parking options in Windsor. They are all convenient for the sights in the town centre.
Windsor Leisure Centre, Clewer Avenue, Stovell Road, Windsor SL4 5JB.
This car park is located just a short walk along the River Thames from the main sights. It has a lot of spaces and is convenient for all the town’s sights.
Windsor College, Claremont Road, Windsor SL4 3AX.
This car park is located towards the far end of the high street area. It’ll only take you around five minutes to walk to the town’s sights.
Q-Park Windsor Royal, Charles Street, Windsor SL4 1EF.
This is a good option if you want to be nearer the shopping streets in Windsor. Park here for quick access to Windsor Royal shopping centre, Windsor & Eton train station, Alexandra Gardens and Windsor Castle. It’s not as reasonable as the options above, but is very central.
Victoria Street Car Park, Victoria Street, Windsor SL4 1EG.
This multi-story is pretty grim inside, and isn’t the cheapest on the list, but you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a space. It’s in a really convenient location for the shops in town.
Expensive But Convenient Daytime Parking in Windsor
Last time we checked these two car parks were £6 and £7 per hour! Extortionate, but they’re the most centrally-located car parks. If you have mobility issues, it may be your best bet to get close to the sights. We’d avoid like the plague though, as it’s a rip off!
- Windsor Castle Car Park, River Street, Windsor SL4 1QT.
- River Street Car Park, River Street, Windsor SL4 1QT.
Closest Parking to Windsor Castle
If you want the most convenient car park for Windsor Castle, these are the closest options (in order of walking time):
- Windsor Castle Car Park, River Street, Windsor SL4 1QT.
- River Street Car Park, River Street, Windsor SL4 1QT.
- Windsor & Eton Riverside Station, Datchet Road, Windsor SL4 1QG.
- Q-Park Windsor Royal, Charles Street, Windsor SL4 1EF.
- Victoria Street Car Park, Victoria Street, Windsor SL4 1EG.
Alternative Parking Options in Windsor
RingGo
If you have the RinGo App, take a look at street parking options. We’ve parked on Barry Avenue for short trips into town. It’s on the pricey side, but the location is great and it’s a lot cheaper than those expensive car parks I’ve mentioned.
JustPark
If you’re looking for longer term parking or you’re happy to walk a little way, JustPark lists parking spaces on driveways. You can reserve them in advance for when you need them, then just turn up. It can be a really savvy way to find cheap parking in Windsor.
We hope this guide to parking in Windsor helps you find a suitable spot. If you’re looking for more travel information for your trip, don’t miss these posts:
