Parking Near Arts Theatre, Cambridge
Where Can I Park for Arts Theatre?
Grand Arcade is the nearest place to park, with a two minute walk to the entrance, 885 spaces and twenty-four-hour opening from Monday to Sunday. The theatre advises pre-booking 24 hours in advance. Arts is at 6 St Edward’s Passage, so drivers should leave time to walk through the central streets after parking.
- Address
- 6 St Edward's Passage
- Closest listed space
- Secure Monthly Parking in King's Hedges, Cambridge, 146 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cambridge railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
Parking Near Cambridge
Rows of red seats in a theatre Photo: Pexels / Arto Suraj
Grand Arcade Access for Arts Theatre Nights
The venue’s visitor guidance points drivers towards three car parks within walking distance, each open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (artstheatre.co.uk). Grand Arcade car park on Corn Exchange Street has 885 spaces and is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day (cambridge.gov.uk). The theatre’s FAQ identifies Grand Arcade as the nearest place to park, with a two minute walk to the entrance, and advises pre-booking 24 hours in advance (artstheatre.co.uk).
Grand Arcade is the most direct option for a central performance because the approach finishes close to St Edward’s Passage. Its 885-space capacity gives a clearer prospect than searching for a kerbside space around the historic centre, while pre-booking 24 hours in advance can make an evening arrival more predictable (cambridge.gov.uk; artstheatre.co.uk).
Cambridge Car Parks Beyond Grand Arcade
Queen Anne Terrace car park provides an alternative to Grand Arcade for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate theatre approach.
The council also lists Grand Arcade on Corn Exchange Street as a substantial alternative, with 885 spaces and continuous opening from Monday to Sunday (cambridge.gov.uk). The Arts visitor information says three car parks sit within walking distance and are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (artstheatre.co.uk).
St Edward’s Passage Parking Restrictions and Arrival
Arts is at 6 St Edward’s Passage, in the centre of Cambridge, with the city centre 129 yards away. The setting makes a managed car park more practical than planning to stop directly outside the entrance, particularly when theatre arrivals overlap with shopping and evening activity.
Grand Arcade’s entry is on Corn Exchange Street, while the venue address is St Edward’s Passage. The theatre’s own guidance directs visitors to nearby car parks rather than describing a dedicated venue car park, and its FAQ advises pre-booking 24 hours in advance (artstheatre.co.uk). Drivers should allow time to leave the car and continue on foot through the central streets, rather than expecting a drop-off space at the theatre door.
Parksy Spaces Close to Arts in Cambridge
A driveway space near University Arms is 146 yards away and costs £7.30 an hour. A covered space at Hilton Cambridge, CB2, is 262 yards away at £20 an hour. A space at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre is 287 yards away and costs £13.20 a day. These options keep the walk short after a performance while offering different charging periods for an hourly or day visit.
Further choices include a Cambridge Gonville area space, 0.5 miles away at £7.40 a day, and a Chesterton Road space, 0.6 miles away at £75 a week. A King's Hedges space is 146 yards away and costs £29 a month. The nearby short-walk options are particularly convenient after a late show, while the weekly and monthly choices are better suited to repeated visits rather than a single performance.
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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 Arts Theatre?
Grand Arcade is the nearest place to park, with a two minute walk to the entrance, 885 spaces and twenty-four-hour opening from Monday to Sunday. The theatre advises pre-booking 24 hours in advance. Arts is at 6 St Edward’s Passage, so drivers should leave time to walk through the central streets after parking.
Is Grand Arcade the Nearest Car Park for Arts Theatre?
Yes. The theatre’s FAQ identifies Grand Arcade as the nearest place to park, with a two minute walk to the entrance. Its entry is on Corn Exchange Street, while the venue is at 6 St Edward’s Passage. The car park has 885 spaces and is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day.
Can I Pre-Book Parking for an Arts Theatre Visit?
The theatre’s FAQ advises pre-booking 24 hours in advance. This can make an evening arrival more predictable at Grand Arcade, which is the nearest place to park. Drivers should still allow time to leave the car and continue on foot through the central streets to the entrance.
Are There Other Car Parks Near Arts Theatre?
Queen Anne Terrace provides an alternative to Grand Arcade for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate theatre approach. The Arts visitor information says three car parks sit within walking distance and are open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
What Nearby Parking Spaces Are Available by the Hour or Day?
A driveway space near University Arms is 146 yards away and costs £7.30 an hour. A covered space at Hilton Cambridge, CB2, is 262 yards away at £20 an hour. A space at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre is 287 yards away and costs £13.20 a day.
Which Parking Spaces Suit Repeated Visits to Arts Theatre?
A Cambridge Gonville area space is 0.5 miles away at £7.40 a day, while a Chesterton Road space is 0.6 miles away at £75 a week. A King’s Hedges space is 146 yards away and costs £29 a month. Weekly and monthly choices suit repeated visits rather than a single performance.
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