Parking Near Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, Belgrave
Where Can I Park for Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
The planetarium is part of the National Space Centre, which has over 400 on-site spaces, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces. Parking costs £4 per car for the day, or £5 for a motorhome or minibus, from 09:00 to 17:00. Spaces are first come, first served, and availability is not guaranteed after 11:00.
- Address
- Wallingford Road
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Asda Leicester Abbey Lane, LE4, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Belgrave and Birstall railway station, 1.0 mi (21 min walk)
Parking Near Belgrave
Visitors at a city landmark Photo: Pexels / Mike Norris
On-Site Parking at Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium
The Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium is part of the National Space Centre, which has a large on-site car park with over 400 spaces, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces (spacecentre.co.uk). Parking costs £4 per car for the day, while motorhomes and minibuses are charged £5 (spacecentre.co.uk).
The National Space Centre car park operates from 09:00 to 17:00, with the parking charge applying during those hours (marketharboroughholidaybarn.co.uk). Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and the attraction advises that availability is not guaranteed after 11:00 (huddlepin.com).
Parksy Spaces Near the Planetarium and Abbey Lane
Its position makes it the closest priced Parksy option in the surrounding listings.
A driveway space on Abbey Park Road is 0.4 mi away and costs £12 a day. This provides a day-rate alternative for visitors who expect to spend several hours at the planetarium rather than making repeated hourly payments.
Further options include a Bath Barn space in Leicester LE1, 0.8 mi away at £5 an hour, plus a Leicester Squash Club space in the LE2 area, 0.9 mi away at £4 an hour.
Abbey Park Road and Other Parking Around the National Space Centre
The National Space Centre is in the Abbey Meadows area, with its entrance and parking accessed from Abbey Park Road (visitleicester.info). The visitor information listing describes the attraction as having plenty of on-site parking and identifies accessible parking and a drop-off point (visitleicester.info).
Drivers who prefer a Parksy space away from the attraction can choose a commercial garage space in Leicester city centre, 0.9 mi away, at £1 an hour.
Busy Arrival Times and Parking Rules at the Site
The on-site car park is busiest when visitors arrive for the National Space Centre, particularly because parking is first come, first served (spacecentre.co.uk). The operator states that spaces are not guaranteed after 11:00, so earlier arrival is the practical choice for popular visiting days (huddlepin.com).
Parking charges run from 09:00 to 17:00, with a £4 car charge and a £5 charge for a motorhome or minibus (marketharboroughholidaybarn.co.uk). The car park has 23 enhanced accessibility spaces, and the visitor listing also records accessible parking and a drop-off point (spacecentre.co.uk; visitleicester.info).
Abbey Park Road is the named entry road for the attraction's parking area (visitleicester.info). Parking beyond the attraction's own facilities should therefore be treated as separate from the National Space Centre car park and its published visitor arrangements.
Walking and Rail Access From Belgrave and Birstall
The nearest station to the site is Belgrave and Birstall railway station, 1.0 mi away, with a stated walking time of 21 minutes. This gives visitors arriving by rail a defined final leg to Wallingford Road.
The planetarium is 0.5 mi from Belgrave centre, while the attraction address is Wallingford Road. Visitors combining a town-centre stop with the planetarium can use the centre as a reference point before continuing towards the site.
For visitors avoiding the car park, the 21-minute walk from Belgrave and Birstall railway station is the nearest stated station connection. The station route finishes at the attraction on Wallingford Road.
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* 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 Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
The planetarium is part of the National Space Centre, which has over 400 on-site spaces, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces. Parking costs £4 per car for the day, or £5 for a motorhome or minibus, from 09:00 to 17:00. Spaces are first come, first served, and availability is not guaranteed after 11:00.
What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Near Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium?
The closest priced Parksy option is a driveway space on Abbey Park Road, 0.4 mi away, costing £12 a day. It provides a day-rate alternative for visitors expecting to spend several hours at the planetarium, rather than making repeated hourly payments.
Where Is the National Space Centre Car Park Entrance?
The National Space Centre is in the Abbey Meadows area, with its entrance and parking accessed from Abbey Park Road. The visitor information listing also identifies accessible parking and a drop-off point. Parking beyond the attraction’s own facilities is separate from the National Space Centre car park and its published visitor arrangements.
When Should I Arrive to Park at the National Space Centre?
The on-site car park is busiest when visitors arrive for the National Space Centre. Spaces are first come, first served, and availability is not guaranteed after 11:00, so earlier arrival is the practical choice for popular visiting days. The parking charge applies from 09:00 to 17:00.
How Much Does Parking at the National Space Centre Cost?
Parking costs £4 per car for the day at the National Space Centre. Motorhomes and minibuses are charged £5. These charges apply during the car park’s operating period from 09:00 to 17:00. The car park has over 400 spaces, including 23 enhanced accessibility spaces.
Can I Reach the Planetarium by Rail?
Belgrave and Birstall railway station is 1.0 mi from the site, with a stated walking time of 21 minutes. The final leg is to Wallingford Road, where the attraction is located. The planetarium is 0.5 mi from Belgrave centre, which can also serve as a reference point.
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