Home Park Public
Home Park Public forms part of Windsor Great Park, sitting within the setting of Windsor Castle at the heart of Windsor Town Centre.
Its central location makes it an ideal starting point for enjoying everything Windsor has to offer, from shops and cafés to historic attractions and riverside strolls. For those seeking a longer walk, it is also within easy reach of the Long Walk and the 2.43 miles (3.91 km) route leading to the King George III Copper Horse statue.
History & Heritage
Home Park Public, lying north of Windsor Castle, has a long history as both a recreational landscape and an area of formal garden design. Its most significant early development came in the late 1600s and early 1700s, when Charles II and later William III began shaping the land, with Queen Anne ultimately creating the Maastricht Garden.
The Maastricht Garden – Royal Collection Trust © His Majesty King Charles III
The construction of the Windsor–Datchet road in the 1840s and later sports facilities altered parts of the original footprint, but the area continued to evolve. Today, Home Park Public is known for its sports grounds and for offering one of the most iconic views of Windsor Castle.
View of what became the Windsor-Datchet road on the right. Royal Collection Trust © His Majesty King Charles III
The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, officially opened the new sports pavilion for the Windsor Rugby Football Club and Windsor and Eton Cricket Club in Home Park, Windsor, on April 23, 1962.
© Keystone Pictures USA/Zuma Press
Home Park Public map
Forming part of Windsor Great Park, this 77‑acre (31‑hectare) site is the ideal parking location for enjoying everything Windsor Town Centre has to offer.
Home Park Public main car parks
Charges apply daily from 9am – 9pm (including Bank Holidays). At weekends and during events, these car parks may be closed. Please check visitor updates before you leave home.
Parking charges
| Parking duration | Home Park Public | King Edward VII |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.20 | £2.20 |
| 1 to 2 hours | £4.40 | £4.40 |
| 2 to 3 hours | £7 | £7 |
| 3 to 4 hours | £9.30 | £9.30 |
| 4 – 5 hours | £11.20 | £11.20 |
| Over 5 hours | £13 | £13 |
| Motorcycles | Free | Free |
Blue Badge parking is free when your Blue Badge is clearly displayed in your vehicle.
Recreation
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Sports clubs
Home Park Public remains just as Queen Victoria intended when, in 1851, she asked that the land be used for the recreation of Windsor’s community. Today, sports clubs continue to use Home Park Public for their regular activities.
Children’s Play
For our local community and visitors there is a great choice of outdoor activities in Windsor Great Park and Windsor to choose from with something for everyone.
Discover more
These useful links will help you make the most of your visit to Windsor Great Park.
Accessibility
We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable visit to Windsor Great Park. We have worked with AccessAble to provide detailed access guides for popular areas of Windsor Great Park.
Activities
Wide open spaces and free entry make Windsor Great Park the perfect place for cycling, walking and running.
Windsor Great Park
From the iconic Long Walk to the serenity of Virginia Water. Explore the highlights of The Great Park.
