Where to park in Pitlochry
There is NO vehicle access to The Enchanted Forest. Everyone is transported to the event by shuttle bus leaving directly from the Fishers Hotel on Atholl Road in Pitlochry. Your shuttle bus transfer is included in your ticket.
If you are coming to Pitlochry by car, please be aware that the event is very popular and leave extra time to find parking in the town. Local traffic wardens actively patrol the area while the show is on, even after 6pm, so please be careful to park only in designated spaces, be aware of any restrictions on how long you can leave your car, do not park in caravan spaces, and please park considerately in any residential areas.
Pitlochry is well served with 3 public car parks as well as on street parking. Parking on the street is free of charge in the evenings however it is limited in Pitlochry. A number of local organisations have also kindly offered their sizable car parks for visitor use during the event. We’ve listed the options below from largest car park to smallest, along with approximate walk times to the departures area at Fisher’s Hotel.
For further information please download our parking information leaflet here.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Car Park
15 Minute Walk
250 Parking Spaces Available
Around 250 car parking spaces are available at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre which is a short 15 minute walk from the departures point at Fishers Hotel. The short walk does include crossing the River Tummel on the iron suspension bridge, known locally as the “shoogly bridge” because it moves slightly as you walk across it. You can download step by step directions here.
The only night this car park is not available is Saturday 11th October as the Theatre has a full house event that evening.
We advise you use a torch if you are using this route and follow the walking directions on Google Maps here to take you into town. The Theatre is closed at night currently so if you require a comfort stop, please use the facilities at Fishers Hotel.
Google Map Directions: Click Here
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Ferry Road Car Park
8 Minute Walk
90 Car Parking Spaces Available
The Ferry Road Car Park has around 90 parking spaces and is a short 8 minute walk from the departures point at Fishers Hotel.
This is a public car park so if you are parking before 6pm, ensure you pay for and display a ticket.
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Rie-achan Road Public Car Park
7 Minute Walk
84 Car Parking Spaces Available
This is the second biggest public car park in Pitlochry which has around 84 spaces available.
It’s the next closest car park to the departures point, but be aware that it is metered parking before 6pm and you will need to put on a ticket.
This car park also has EV charging spaces.
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Atholl Road Public Car Park
5 Minute Walk
76 Car Parking Spaces Available
This is the main public car park on Pitlochry’s Atholl Road and has around 76 spaces available.
It’s the closest car park to the departures point, but be aware that it is metered parking before 6pm and you will need to put on a ticket.
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Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre Car Park
10 Minute Walk
40 Car Parking Spaces Available
Around 40 car parking spaces are available at the Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre after it closes at 4pm which is a short 10-15 minute walk from the departures point at Fishers Hotel. They have a 2 hours stay restriction for parking during the day but have confirmed that this will not be enforced after 5pm for the duration of The Enchanted Forest event. You can download step by step directions here.
There is limited street lighting in this area, so we advise you use a torch and follow the walking directions on Google Maps here to take you into town.
We politely request that you don’t park here before 4pm to allow visitors to Pitlochry Dam Visitor Centre to use the car park.
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Accessibility Bus Parking
Our Accessibility Bus may better suit customers who have specific access needs, but who do not require wheelchair parking on site which is very limited. Our Accessibility Bus departs from Blair Athol Distillery and must be booked in advance. Accessibility Bus Customers are able to park at the distillery, close to the bus.
Wheelchair Parking Passes
Due to limited space, disabled parking on site is reserved for wheelchair users only.
Wheelchair users should book their tickets via the dedicated Wheelchair User booking option on SEE Tickets website.
As part of this purchasing process you will be able to select a Wheelchair Parking Pass for site which will be emailed to you alongside your tickets.
Your parking space is yours for the evening, you can arrive and leave when it is convenient to you and take your time while on site.
Please be aware that passes are allocated on a first come, first serve basis, and are subject to availability.
Directions to our wheelchair parking spaces can be downloaded here. Please note you will only be admitted if you have a valid wheelchair parking pass which you must book in advance.
All passengers in the vehicle travelling to site MUST have tickets. If you are travelling with a child under 3, please ensure you add a ticket onto your order for them at the time of booking.
