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 11 to Monday 12 July, and £25 from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 July. A £7 discount will be applied to tickets purchased in advance (up to 5pm on the day before). Motorcycle parking is available at a cost of £5 per vehicle per day. A free of charge drop-off and pick-up area is provided at each Park and Ride car park for those who wish to drop off and collect friends and family. There is no charge for the use of the dedicated bus service to and from the course. 

One car parking ticket will be suitable for one vehicle per day and all the passengers within the vehicle.  

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 Southport. 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. 

How can I purchase car parking at The Open?

Parking tickets will be available to purchase on The Open website. Please note: they are not currently available to purchase.

Please note overnight parking is not permitted at The Open Park & Ride facilities.

There will be no electric vehicle charging facilities available at The Open Park & Ride facilities. If you are travelling to The Open in an electric vehicle, please plan accordingly.

Gate Opening Times and Park & Ride Service Times

Directions to The Open Park & Ride facilities and more information about getting to The Open are available here. 

Accessible Car Parking

A pre-booked accessible car park will be available for Accessible Parking Permit holders, subject to availability.

Please note that it is not currently possible to pre-book accessible parking. More information will be available in due course. 

For any specific questions please contact us at accessibility@randa.org. Further information will also be available when the Accessibility Guide for The 155th Open is published in early 2027.