Windsor has become an incredibly popular tourist town in recent years, with visitors coming from all corners of the world to visit Windsor Castle and take a stroll down The Long Walk. Finding free parking in Windsor can be difficult, but not impossible.
See the free parking spots without restrictions we recommend if you’re visiting The Long Walk, Deer Park or Windsor Castle.
4 places to park for free in Windsor (2026)
You can park for free in Windsor on the following streets near to the town centre:
You should always check for any newly installed restriction signs before leaving your car.
What to consider when parking free in Windsor
When parking, please be considerate of others:
- Ensure you don’t block any driveways
- Tuck your car as close to the kerb as possible.
- Don’t double park as you may be parked on a bus route
Free parking near Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle sits in the heart of the town, surrounded by stunning greenery with plenty of walks. The roads around Windsor Castle have quite a lot of restrictions around it for obvious reasons.
You can park for free near Windsor Castle on one of the streets nearby:
- Springfield Road (except 11am-1pm)
- Bulkeley Avenue (except 11am-1pm)
- Upcroft (except 11am-1pm)
- Peel Close
Free car parks in Windsor
You can park for free in Windsor between 9pm and 9am at the following car parks which are close to the town centre and the amenities:
- Alexandra Gardens
- Alma Road
- East Berks College
- River Street
- Victoria Street (except Friday and Saturday evening which is residents only)
- York House
You can also park for free in Windsor on Bank Holidays at Windsor Library car park (maximum 2 hour stay).
There are also some council car parks just a short walk away in Eton. These car parks are free of charge between 9pm and 9am:
- Eton Court
- Meadow Lane
| Car Park | Address | Spaces | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Gardens Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY | 198 | 9pm – 9am |
| Alma Road Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY | 130 | 9pm – 9am |
| East Berks Car Park | Claremont Road Windsor SL4 3AX | 112 | 9pm – 9am |
| River Street Field Car Park | River Street Windsor SL4 1QT | 145 | 9pm – 9am |
| Victoria Street Car Park | Victoria Street Windsor SL4 1EG | 206 | 9pm – 9am |
| Windsor Dials Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY | 250 | 9pm – 9am |
| York House Car Park | Sheet Street Windsor SL4 1DD | 74 | 9pm – 9am |
| Eton Court Car Park | Sheet Street Windsor SL4 1DD | 42 | 9pm – 9am |
| Meadow Lane Car Park | Meadow Lane Eton SL4 6BS | 111 | 9pm – 9am |
| Windsor Library Car Park | Bachelors Acre Windsor SL4 1ER | 15 | 9pm – 9am and Sundays |
Free disabled parking in Windsor
Blue Badge holders can park for free in council car parks in Windsor providing a blue badge is displayed. Car parks include:
| Car Park | Address |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Gardens Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY |
| Alma Road Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY |
| East Berks Car Park | Claremont Road Windsor SL4 3AX |
| River Street Field Car Park | River Street Windsor SL4 1QT |
| Victoria Street Car Park | Victoria Street Windsor SL4 1EG |
| Windsor Dials Car Park | Alma Road Windsor SL4 3HY |
| York House Car Park | Sheet Street Windsor SL4 1DD |
| Eton Court Car Park | Sheet Street Windsor SL4 1DD |
| Meadow Lane Car Park | Meadow Lane Eton SL4 6BS |
| Windsor Library Car Park | Bachelors Acre Windsor SL4 1ER |
Free Blue Badge parking is also available at any of the on-street parking bays, providing they are not parked in a residents area. Blue Badges must always be displayed.
Free motorcycle parking in Windsor
There is plenty of free motorcycle parking available in Windsor, mainly in council run car parks.
The council car parks in Windsor that offer free motorcycle parking are:
- Alexandra Gardens, SL4 3HY
- River Street, SL4 1QT
- Victoria Street, SL4 1EG
Cheap Parking in Windsor
If you don’t want to leave your car at one of our suggested free parking spots, there is cheap parking available in Windsor from just £6 per day and these spaces are available to book in advance.
Cheap car parks in Windsor
| Car Park | Charging Hours | Charges | Payment Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Road, SL4 3HY | 9am – 9pm | Up to 1 hour – £2.00 1 to 2 hours – £4.00 2 to 3 hours – £6.10 3 to 4 hours – £8.10 4 to 5 hours – £12.80 Over 5 hours – £16.20 | Cash, credit/debit card or by RingGo. |
| Alexandra Gardens, SL4 3HY | 9am – 9pm | Up to 1 hour – £2.00 1 to 2 hours – £4.00 2 to 3 hours – £6.10 3 to 4 hours – £8.10 4 to 5 hours – £12.80 Over 5 hours – £16.20 | Cash, credit/debit card or by RingGo. |
Windsor Park & Ride Sites
There are three park and ride sites around Windsor, all offering free bus travel into Guildhall when you pay for parking. Parking at these sites is much cheaper (free on Bank Holidays) than the public car parks close to the town centre.
| Park and Ride Site | Address | Spaces | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Park Park and Ride | Home Park Windsor SL4 6HX | 181 | 7am – 9pm |
| King Edward VII Park & Ride | King Edward VII Avenue Windsor SL4 6HX | 192 | 7am – 9pm |
| Romney Lock Park & Ride | Romney Lock Road Windsor SL4 6HX | 94 | 7am – 9pm |
Windsor Park and Ride Parking Charges
Windsor has a number of park and ride sites to make accessing the city centre as easy as possible:
Home Park Windsor SL4 6HX
Prices (9am-9pm)
- Up to 1 hour – £1.30
- 1 to 2 hours – £2.70
- 2 to 3 hours – £4.90
- 3 to 4 hours – £6.20
- 4 to 5 hours – £7.20
- Over 5 hours – £8.90
Payments: Cash, card or RingGo.
Romney Lock Road, Windsor, SL4 6HX
Prices (9am-9pm)
- Up to 1 hour – £1.90
- 1 to 2 hours – £3.60
- 2 to 3 hours – £5.80
- 3 to 4 hours – £7.90
- 4 to 5 hours – £9.60
- Over 5 hours – £11.10
Payments: Cash, card or RingGo.
King Edward VII Avenue, Windsor, SL4 6HX
Prices (9am-9pm)
- Up to 1 hour – £1.90
- 1 to 2 hours – £3.60
- 2 to 3 hours – £5.80
- 3 to 4 hours – £7.90
- 4 to 5 hours – £9.60
- Over 5 hours – £11.10
Payments: Cash, card or RingGo.
Motorhome and minibus parking in Windsor
Motorhomes and minibuses are permitted to park in the overflow of Coach Park on Alma Road. Charges apply between the hours of 9am and 9pm, but last access to the car park is 6.30pm.
- Up to 1 hour – £14.00
- Up to 1 hour (pre paid) – £13.00
- Up to 4 hours – £29.00
- Up to 4 hours (pre paid) – £25.00
- 4 hours to 10 hours – £39.00
- 4 hours to 10 hours (pre paid) – £34.00
An alternative option would be to drop-off passengers and drive further out of Windsor to park up. Windsor Racecourse has free coach parking available.
Residential parking in Windsor
If you are a resident in Windsor where permits are required, you can apply for a residents parking permit.
In order to apply, you will need to prove you are a resident, so will be required to provide proof of address and proof of vehicle. You can expect a cost of around £50 per year for a residents parking permit.
Visitor parking permits can be purchased in the form of scratchcards.
About Windsor, UK
Windsor is a town steeped in history. If you’re from overseas, Windsor is probably what you imagine when you think of England.
With its Royal connections, Windsor Castle is the oldest inhabited castle in the world, which is the official residence of the queen, bringing in millions of visitors a year.
Its the ideal town to visit if you are wanting to take culture and sights.
Aside from Windsor Castle, which spans a lot of the town itself, you can discover Savill Garden, allowing you to get up close and personal with plants from across the world and Royal Windsor Racecourse, which spans 165 acres and runs adjacent to the River Thames, perfect for an afternoon or evening stroll.
Windsor is easily accessible by car so ideal to take a trip to Legoland Windsor, or if you’re visiting from overseas, Heathrow Airport is close by, so ideal to hire a car and visit Windsor.
Other towns and cities nearby
If you’re visiting the area for a short trip or just looking for things to do nearby, you can explore these towns and cities that are near to Windsor:
About the Author
Hi, my name is Amber and I’m here to help find you suitable free parking in towns and cities across the UK.
When I visit new towns and cities, I always take note of where you can (legally) park for free, whether this be on-street parking bays or council run car parks, which offer free parking during certain hours of the day.
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Information was last updated on January 13th, 2024