Dorney Lake is a big place and it is advised you wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and tarmac as you may have to walk some distance from your car to watch racing or meet your young rower.

​We encourage all spectators to car pool, bring friends and family in as few cars as possible each day.

Parking for spectators is on the north side of Dorney Lake, giving access to view the races. All drivers must follow the instructions of marshals who will direct traffic to the appropriate parking facilities and all drivers must observe the posted speed limits and ensure that extreme care is taken in pedestrian areas.

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Spectators must purchase a ticket to park:
​Spectators are required to purchase a parking ticket either on arrival or in advance of your visit.

The sale of parking tickets will open in late March 2026.

​Kindly note that the regatta cannot be held responsible for any fines issued by the parking operator and cannot act in any dispute.​​

The regatta cannot be held liable for parking tickets issued to those who leave
their vehicle on the public highway on the approach roads to the lake entrance.  

Accessible parking​
Parking for spectators who are Blue Badge holders is available at Dorney Lake but spaces are limited. ​Please note that the disabled parking spaces may be located a considerable distance away from the schools’ marquee area.

​There is a metalled road surface along the lake side leading to the marquee area, so this would be suitable for wheelchairs. The car parking area may be situated on grassland and moving from there to the metalled surface may involve crossing a non-metalled surface to reach the lakeside.

​Blue Badge holders who have considered the above and wish to request the use of a disabled parking space should contact treasurer@nationalschoolsregatta.co.uk

​Parking passes for spectators who are Blue Badge holders will be issued on Tuesday 19th May.