Parking Near Blakesley Hall, Alum Rock
Where Can I Park for Blakesley Hall?
Blakesley Hall has a free car park with its entrance off Blakesley Road, plus a grassy overflow area when the main parking is busy. Use postcode B25 8RN for sat-nav directions. Two spaces are reserved for Blue Badge holders, and the venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with last Hall entrance at 3pm.
- Address
- 11 Greenwood, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8YY
- Closest listed space
- Secure Stashbee Yardley Parking - Only £29/mo!, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Lea Hall railway station, 1.1 mi (23 min walk)
Parking Near Alum Rock
The exterior of a museum building Photo: Pexels / Phil Evenden
Free Parking at Blakesley Hall on Blakesley Road
The site has a free car park, with the entrance off Blakesley Road. Birmingham Museums advises using postcode B25 8RN for sat-nav directions, rather than the street address, which should make the final approach easier for drivers unfamiliar with Yardley. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
Two spaces in the car park are reserved for Blue Badge holders. An overflow car park is also available on a grassy area, giving visitors an additional option when the main parking area is busy. (birminghammuseums.org.uk) The venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with last entrance to the Hall at 3pm. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
(birminghammuseums.org.uk) Birmingham Heritage records a coach park on site, which is useful for organised group visits arriving by coach. (birminghamheritage.org.uk)
Nearby Parking Options Around Yardley and B25
Drivers looking beyond the attraction can use the car park at Blakesley itself or consider parking in the surrounding Yardley area. The official visitor information lists the on-site car park as free, while Visit Birmingham also records parking at the attraction as free. (visitbirmingham.com)
The entrance is reached from Blakesley Road, and the official sat-nav postcode is B25 8RN. (birminghammuseums.org.uk) This is the most useful named approach for visitors who want to avoid being directed to the museum’s postal address at 11 Greenwood, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8YY.
For visitors arriving in a larger vehicle, Birmingham Heritage specifically identifies a coach park on site. (birminghamheritage.org.uk) The official accessibility information also identifies a grassy overflow parking area, so the site has both a main car park and an overflow arrangement for periods of higher demand. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Blakesley Hall
Parksy lists a secure Stashbee space in Yardley, 0.3 mi from the site, at £29 a month. This is the closest listed option and suits a visitor who needs a longer-term arrangement rather than a single short stop.
A space at Harvey Road Health Centre in Yardley is 0.5 mi away and costs £4.20 a day. An off-street space in Birmingham near Solihull is 0.7 mi away at £4.20 a day, while a driveway space in Yardley, B25 8AL, is 0.8 mi away at £12 a day.
These options spread the choice across daily, hourly and monthly pricing.
Visit Timing and Parking Pressure in Yardley
The grassy overflow car park provides additional capacity when the main area is busy. (birminghammuseums.org.uk) The attraction also has a picnic area and free gardens, so visits can extend beyond the Hall’s final entrance time even though admission to the Hall itself ends at 3pm. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
The entrance is off Blakesley Road, while the official sat-nav postcode is B25 8RN. (birminghammuseums.org.uk) Parking on surrounding residential streets should not obstruct driveways, junctions or access routes, and drivers should use marked or officially provided parking areas rather than treating nearby kerbs as overflow space.
Walking and Rail Access From Lea Hall Station
Lea Hall railway station is the nearest station, at 1.1 mi from Blakesley Hall and a 23 min walk. The station is therefore a realistic option for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into Yardley, although the walk is long enough to allow time for the full journey to the entrance.
The site is in Yardley, near Alum Rock, at 11 Greenwood, Birmingham, B25 8YY. Drivers using sat-nav should use the museum’s recommended postcode, B25 8RN, because the entrance is off Blakesley Road. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
The attraction reserves two car park spaces for Blue Badge holders. (birminghammuseums.org.uk)
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
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- Accessibility | Blakesley Hall
- How to get here | Blakesley Hall
- Visit | Blakesley Hall
- Blakesley Hall | Birmingham, West Midlands B25 8RN
- BHF - Blakesley Hall
- Blakesley Hall
* 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 Blakesley Hall?
Blakesley Hall has a free car park with its entrance off Blakesley Road, plus a grassy overflow area when the main parking is busy. Use postcode B25 8RN for sat-nav directions. Two spaces are reserved for Blue Badge holders, and the venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with last Hall entrance at 3pm.
Is Parking at the Hall Free?
The on-site car park is free, and Visit Birmingham also records parking at the attraction as free. The entrance is off Blakesley Road, while Birmingham Museums advises using postcode B25 8RN for sat-nav directions rather than the street address. A grassy overflow car park provides additional capacity when the main area is busy.
Are There Blue Badge Spaces and Coach Parking?
Two spaces in the car park are reserved for Blue Badge holders. Birmingham Heritage also records a coach park on site, which is useful for organised group visits arriving by coach. Drivers should use marked or officially provided parking areas and should not obstruct driveways, junctions or access routes on surrounding residential streets.
What Paid Parking Is Available Near the Hall?
Parksy lists a secure space in Yardley 0.3 mi away at £29 a month, the closest listed option. Harvey Road Health Centre is 0.5 mi away at £4.20 a day, while an off-street space near Solihull is 0.7 mi away at £4.20 a day. A Yardley driveway is 0.8 mi away at £12 a day.
When Should I Visit to Avoid Parking Pressure?
The grassy overflow car park provides additional capacity when the main area is busy. The venue is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with last entrance to the Hall at 3pm. The picnic area and free gardens mean visits can extend beyond the Hall’s final entrance time.
Can I Arrive by Train and Walk?
Lea Hall railway station is 1.1 mi away and the walk takes 23 min. It is a realistic option for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into Yardley, although the walk is long enough to allow time for the full journey to the entrance. The official sat-nav postcode is B25 8RN.
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