Waterside
📍 Waterside Carpark, 31 Waterside, Knaresborough HG5 8DE, UK
About Waterside
Waterside Car Park provides a convenient and highly-rated parking solution for visitors to the picturesque town of Knaresborough. Situated just a stone's throw from the River Nidd, this car park offers an ideal starting point for exploring the town's charming riverside and historic attractions.
Visitors consistently praise Waterside Car Park for its excellent value and practical benefits. It offers a very affordable rate, making it an attractive option for those planning a longer stay to fully immerse themselves in Knaresborough's offerings. The spacious layout helps accommodate a good number of vehicles, though its popularity means it can fill up quickly during peak times.
The car park boasts an enviable location, placing visitors within easy walking distance of Knaresborough's most beloved sights. From here, guests can effortlessly reach the majestic Knaresborough Viaduct, the historic Knaresborough Castle ruins, and the unique Mother Shipton's Cave. Accessibility is further enhanced by provision for blue badge holders, allowing for free parking for eligible users.
What Visitors Say
Waterside Car Park enjoys a strong reputation, reflected in its impressive 4.7 out of 5 stars Google rating from over 110 reviews. Reviewers frequently highlight the convenience, affordability, and proximity to key attractions as major advantages, making it a popular choice for both regular visitors and first-timers.
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📍 Waterside Carpark, 31 Waterside, Knaresborough HG5 8DE, UK
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Showing 5 of 110 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.View all on Google →
I visit Knasborough a few times a year and can’t believe I only recently used this car park. £2.40 for 24hrs parking which is the best part. Like others have said it’s a bit narrow on the approach to it, but no issue for drivers with half a brain to make room for each other to pass. It can fill up quickly and be warned some clowns parked in such a way it forced people to bang their front bumpers on a grass incline in order to get out, so be mindful if parking to the right side as you enter. Other than that, it puts you just a very short walk into Knasborough itself.
Great car park free to blue badge holders. Very narrow road to get there fills up quickly
The car park is very spacious and very close to the sightseeing locations such as the Viaduct, the ruins of the Castle and Mother Shipton’s Cave. It’s only £1.80 for all day at the weekend, and even cheaper during the week. The machine seems to accept only coins, and it won’t give you the change. The road which leads to the car park is really narrow, if there were oncoming cars we probably would’ve had to reverse ours or it could’ve got scratched by the side walls…
Great parking; affordable and spacious. Contrary to what some people say the road leading the parking lot is not that narrow. Easy drive in.
Great pay and display, good price and nice seating area, just a very narrow road to get to it!