Car Parking

All public parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport spectators arriving by car or motorcycle to the course.

Parking tickets will be available to purchase on the day for £20 per vehicle from Sunday 12 to Monday 13 July, and £25 from Tuesday 14 to Sunday 19 July. If purchased in advance a discount will be applied, with costs per vehicle £13 on 12 and 13 July, and £18 from 14 to 19 July. 

Parking will be available to purchase in advance in the coming months.

Where are the Park & Ride Car Parks Located

It is The R&A's policy not to share the precise locations of our Park & Ride facilities. This is due to a combination of factors including operational reasons related to car park capacity and weather as the on-site team may close or open facilities depending on the situation on the day, for security reasons, and because there will be local travel restrictions and road closures in place which may cause navigation issues. In addition, many of the Park & Ride facilities are often located in fields and other areas which may not have addresses.

Therefore we advise drivers to turn off their GPS/Navigation and drive towards Birkdale. Drivers follow the signage for parking. On all roads approaching the area, there will be Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and specific black and yellow event signs provided by The AA to ensure that drivers are directed to The Open. 

On the approaches to Birkdale there will be coloured signs directing drivers to the most appropriate car park, depending on the direction they are travelling from and the type of parking pass they have and the operational situation on the day.

Gate Opening Times and Park & Ride Service Times

Directions to The Open Park & Ride facilities and more information about getting to The Open will be published here. 

Motorcycle Parking

All public motorcycle parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport spectators arriving by motorcycle to the course. Motorcycle parking will be available to purchase on arrival at a cost of £5 per day. 

Accessible Car Parking

A pre-booked accessible car park is available for Accessible Parking, with the location to be confirmed shortly. A dedicated accessible shuttle will be provided to transport fans to the course. The shuttle drop off and pick-up point is immediately outside the entrance to The 154th Open.

In order to be eligible for free parking at the event, an Accessible Parking Permit such as a Blue Badge or equivalent must be provided in advance as evidence. 

Accessible Parking is not yet available to request, but details will be confirmed soon.

Fans who use British Sign Language (BSL), can contact The Open Customer Service team by using SignVideo BSL Interpreter service. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Please note the deadline for pre-booking accessible parking is 26 June 2026.

Bicycle Parking

A bicycle park will be available close to the main entrance to Royal Bikdale Golf Club. This will be signposted from the existing cycle paths in the area.

 Please use the free cycle park and do not lock bicycles to perimeter fencing as they may be removed for security reasons. For more information on the cycle network around Birkdale visit the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

Coach and Minibus Parking (including motor homes)

Minibus parking will be available at a cost of £50 per day on arrival for vehicles measuring between 5 metres and 7.99 metres in length and/or with a seat capacity between 10 and 22 seats. There will be a £10 discount for any bookings made before the end of June 2026.

Coach parking will be available at a cost of £80 per day on arrival for vehicles measuring 8 metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats. Drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park. There will also be a £10 discount for any bookings made before the end of June 2026.

All minibus and coach parking will be located within 800m of the main public entrance to The 154th Open.

Please note overnight parking is not permitted at The Open Coach and Minibus Park. There will be no motor home hook up facilities available. Minibus drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park.

Coach and Minibus parking is not yet available to book in advance. Details will be shared here soon about how, where and when to pre-book Coach and Minibus parking.

Accessible Coach & Minibus Parking

If you are travelling to Birkdale by Coach or Minibus and a member of your coach or minibus party holds an Accessible Parking Permit, such as a Blue Badge or equivalent, please ensure this is displayed to the traffic marshals in the Coach Park to enable them to direct you to an appropriate place to park close to the accessible shuttle stop.