Can I drive to The Open?

Spectators choosing to travel to the event by car or motorcycle will be directed to The Open Park & Ride sites by Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and specific black and yellow event signs provided by The AA.

There will be no public car parking at Royal Birkdale or in the immediate surrounding area. All public parking will be located at The Open Park & Ride facilities, where dedicated buses will be available to transport spectators to the course.

The Open Travel Assistant

Fans are advised to turn off satellite navigation systems and follow the appropriate signage to ensure the smoothest journey to and from The Open. To view an accurate route map of your journey, use The Open Travel Assistant and ensure you register to receive live updates so you can keep track of any changes to your journey on the day of travel.

Directions

From the North (Lancashire, Cumbria, North East England and Scotland)

Follow the M6 southbound towards Preston. Exit the M6 at Junction 32 onto the M55 Preston Northern Bypass. Exit at Junction 2 onto the A582 taking a left onto the A583 Riversway. Follow signs for the A59 and remain on the A59 / A565 towards Southport. On approach to Southport, follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

From the East / South East (Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Midlands & South of England)

Follow the M6 northbound and exit at Junction 26 to travel west on the M58. Exit at Junction 3 to travel north on the A570 Ormskirk Road and follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

From the South (South Sefton, Liverpool, Wirral & Wales)

Follow the M53 to Liverpool via the A59 Wallasey Tunnel to join the A565 towards Southport. On approach to Formby, follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

Car and Motorcycle Parking

Click here for more information about parking at The Open.

Coach and Minibus Parking

Information about coach and minibus parking, including parking for camper vans / RVs is available here.