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

Parking tickets will be available to purchase on arrival at a cost of £20 per day, per vehicle from Sunday 12 and Monday 13 July, and £25 per day, per vehicle from Tuesday 14 to Sunday 19 July. 

If purchased in advance a £7 discount will be applied, with costs per vehicle of £13 on 12 and 13 July, and £18 from 14 to 19 July. Parking can be purchased in advance up until 5 PM on the day before.

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?

A link to purchase parking be found here. For information about motorcycle parking, please click here.

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

The deadline for booking Accessible Car Parking passed on Friday 3 July at 5pm.

Drivers who have not pre-booked Accessible Car Parking should follow signs to the P14 car park and show the parking attendants their blue badge. The parking attendants will direct them to an area near the front of the car park, closest to the shuttle bus stop.

Park and Ride busses have step-free entry and space for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you have any specific questions please check the Accessibility Guide for The 154th Open and our Help Centre, or Contact Us.