Parking Near The Motley Theatrette, Carlton
Where Can I Park for The Motley Theatrette?
For an evening performance, Parksy lists secure private parking in Carlton 90 metres away at $4 an hour and secure covered parking 90 metres away at $40 a week. Nearby kerbside parking may be unlimited in the evening, but permit-holder restrictions apply.
- Address
- 118 Elgin Street, Carlton VIC 3053
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Covered Parking in Carlton, VIC, 90 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- North Fitzroy railway station, 2.1 km (26 min walk)
Parking Near Carlton
A theatre auditorium Photo: Pexels / Arto Suraj
The Motley Theatrette Event-Day Parking on Elgin Street
The Motley Bauhaus is at 118 Elgin Street, Carlton, and its venue information lists opening hours of Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:00am (themotley.com.au). The venue is a 75-person theatre, so a performance can create a concentrated arrival period even though the venue site does not list a dedicated public car park or a booking system for audience parking (creativespaces.net.au).
Creative Spaces describes plenty of two to three-hour on-street parking during the day and unlimited on-street parking in the evening near The Motley Bauhaus (creativespaces.net.au). Melbourne Fringe says nearby on-street spaces are for permit holders and that there is no reserved accessible parking (melbournefringe.com.au). Drivers attending a night show should therefore allow time to find a legal kerbside space rather than expecting an official venue car park.
Permit Restrictions Near 118 Elgin Street
The on-street parking information for The Motley Bauhaus includes spaces nearby for permit holders, making permit eligibility the key restriction around the venue (melbournefringe.com.au). A space being close to the theatre does not by itself make it available for event parking.
Creative Spaces records two to three-hour on-street parking during the day and unlimited parking in the evening (creativespaces.net.au). Those time conditions apply to the parking described for the area, while the permit-holder advice from Melbourne Fringe remains relevant when choosing a kerbside space (melbournefringe.com.au). The venue's listed operating period runs from 5:00pm to 1:00am Tuesday to Saturday (themotley.com.au), so evening arrivals fall within the stated unlimited period but still need to comply with permit signs.
Carlton Parking Alternatives for a Theatre Visit
The operator provides a weekday phone service from 7:00am to 7:00pm AEST on 1300 048 524 and lists a flat-rate online option (secureparking.com.au).
The search information identifies East End Place as a nearby commercial car park, but does not provide a usable event rate for this visit. The Motley Bauhaus venue listing also records free on-street parking as available (tagvenue.com).
Parksy Spaces Within 250 Metres of the Motley
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Carlton 90 metres away at $4 an hour, plus secure covered parking in Carlton 90 metres away at $40 a week. These are the closest listed choices, with a short walk back to the venue after a show.
A secure private parking space in Carlton is 160 metres away at $270 a month. A garage parking space in Carlton is 200 metres away at $4 an hour, while secure undercover parking in Carlton is 220 metres away at $455 a month. These options keep the walk within the immediate Carlton area.
A secure private parking space in Melbourne is 250 metres away at $108 a month. The six listed spaces cover hourly, weekly and monthly parking, allowing drivers to match the booking length to a single performance or a longer stay.
Walking From North Fitzroy Railway Station
North Fitzroy railway station is the nearest listed station to The Motley Theatrette, at 2.1 kilometres away and a 26-minute walk. The station-to-venue journey is therefore a substantial walk compared with the 90-metre Parksy spaces.
For a performance arrival, rail passengers can walk from North Fitzroy railway station to 118 Elgin Street, Carlton, then return along the same route after the show. The Motley Bauhaus lists its operating hours as Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:00am (themotley.com.au), which covers evening theatre visits and late departures.
Sources
- VicRoads parking rules
- Australian Government transport department
- Parking
- Public Transport Victoria
- The Motley Bauhaus - 75pax Theatre - Carlton
- The Motley Bauhaus - Theatrette
- The Motley Bauhaus
- The Motley Bauhaus Venue Hire in Melbourne
- The Motley Bauhaus - The Cellar
- East End Place, Melbourne VIC Car Park
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Motley Theatrette?
For an evening performance, Parksy lists secure private parking in Carlton 90 metres away at $4 an hour and secure covered parking 90 metres away at $40 a week. Nearby kerbside parking may be unlimited in the evening, but permit-holder restrictions apply.
Are There Parking Restrictions Near The Motley Theatrette?
Yes. Nearby on-street spaces include permit-holder parking, so check the signs before leaving your vehicle. Creative Spaces records two to three-hour on-street parking during the day and unlimited parking in the evening. Those time conditions do not remove the need to comply with permit restrictions when choosing a kerbside space.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options?
The closest listed choices are 90 metres away in Carlton. One is a secure private parking space at $4 an hour, while the other is secure covered parking at $40 a week. Both provide a short walk back to the theatre after a show and are within the immediate Carlton area.
Is There Accessible Parking Near The Motley Theatrette?
Nearby on-street spaces are described as being for permit holders, and there is no reserved accessible parking. Drivers should check the applicable signs and eligibility requirements before parking. A space being close to the theatre does not by itself make it available for event parking.
What Are the Venue's Opening Hours for Evening Shows?
The venue lists opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00pm to 1:00am. These hours cover evening theatre visits and late departures. Drivers attending a night show should allow time to find a legal kerbside space or use a listed parking option before walking to the venue.
How Far Is North Fitzroy Railway Station From the Theatre?
North Fitzroy railway station is the nearest listed station, at 2.1 kilometres away and a 26-minute walk. Rail passengers can walk to 118 Elgin Street, Carlton, then return along the same route after the show. This is a substantially longer walk than the 90-metre Parksy spaces.
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