Where should you park when visiting Glenarm Castle?
The practical answer
For **Glenarm Castle**, use the **estate's own designated visitor parking**. Glenarm Castle states that its parking areas can accommodate around **100 cars**, with accessible spaces in the main car park and beside the Tea Room.
From **17 March to 31 October**, the estate publishes a small hourly/daily parking charge. As checked on 25 September 2026, the rates run from **50p for up to one hour to £3 all day**.
However, parking is **complimentary for visitors purchasing qualifying Walled Garden, Heritage Centre, Castle Tour and other listed attraction tickets**, as well as for members and certain estate guests. Report to the Welcome Centre where required to validate the free parking.
If you are only visiting **Glenarm village**, do not use the Castle car park by default: the village and harbour have separate free council parking.
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