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Warwick Castle - Car Parking and Drop Off

Warwick Castle, Warwick , Warwickshire, CV34 6AH

Access Guide

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Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • For additional information on accessibility at Warwick Castle please click here (new tab).
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
  • The designated place of safety is located at the rear of the Castle Courtyard, beneath the Time Tower.
  • There are a limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters available.
    These are free to hire.
    Scooters should be booked in advance of your visit.
    Wheelchairs are offered on a first come first served basis.
    Warwick Castle is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme. The free lanyards can be collected from the Castle Entrance.
  • Disabled guests are welcomed to visit with a free carer ticket. Please select the carer ticket from the options and bring valid documentation with you (as a condition of entry).
  • During busier periods Fast Tract Queuing is available for an individual and their carer, please speak to a member of staff for more information.
  • Quiet Times and Spaces - January to March (excluding half term) are generally quieter months, as is November.
    Mid-week also tends to be quieter than weekends throughout the year.
    10.00 to 11.00 and 15.00 to 16.00 are generally quieter times.

Parking (Stables Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located off Castle Lane.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • There is also an overflow car park for visitors.
    • The overflow car park is the Fields Car Park, which is located at the bottom of the Stratford Road Car Park.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.

Access Point (Stables Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located next to the Stables Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The bollards have visual identification bands.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 155cm.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Parking (Stratford Road Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located on Warwick Castle Drive.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • There is also an overflow car park for visitors.
    • The overflow car park is the Fields Car Park, which is located at the bottom of the Stratford Road Car Park.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 430cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 1in).
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
    • Payment machines are located The payment machines are located near to the entrance to the Stables Courtyard.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Main Car Park Entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
    • The drop-off point(s) is/are located in the coach point.
    • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.

Stratford Road Car Park to Stratford Road Car Park Entrance

  • Stratford Road Car Park is located further away from the entrance to Warwick Castle.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays and drop off point are approximately 100 metres to 120 metres from the entrance.
  • The standard parking bays are split into 5 areas - "Bay 1 to 5" - the distance from the areas to the entrance varies between approximately 400 metres to 600 metres depending on the area.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.
  • There is a long gradual slight slope along the path.
  • There are benches available in places.
  • There is clearly marked signage.
  • When the pathway is alongside the road, there is clearly marked walkway for pedestrians.
  • There are vending machines located along the route.
  • Near the entrance there are set of bollards across the path.
  • The gap between the bollards is 125cm.

Access Point (Stratford Road Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on the path leading from the Stratford Road Car Park.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located within the gateway.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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