--- description: Central parking is for authorised users, with five Blue Badge bays. Free School Lane has limited one-hour metered parking; Cambridge station is 1.0 mile away. title: Parking Near New Museums Site (University of Cambridge), England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-new-museums-site-university-of-cambridge-cambridge-c16c88.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near New Museums Site (University of Cambridge), England Landmark Parking · Cambridge, England · New Museums Site (University of Cambridge) Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/cambridge) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/cambridge) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/cambridge) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/cambridge) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/cambridge) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/cambridge) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/cambridge) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/cambridge) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/cambridge) Where Can I Park for New Museums Site (University of Cambridge)? The central car park is for authorised university users, not general day visitors, and has five Blue Badge bays. For short visits, Free School Lane has limited one-hour metered parking, while Lion Yard is the university’s named public alternative but is described as expensive. Cambridge railway station is 1.0 mile away, with a 20-minute walk to the campus. Listen to article 6:26 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ
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Secure Covered Parking at Hilton Cambridge, CB2, 127 yd (2 min walk)
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Cambridge railway station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)
## Parking Near Cambridge [Secure Covered Parking at Hilton Cambridge, CB2 £4.00/hr 127 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/secure-covered-parking-at-hilton-cambridge-cb2-114034) [Convenient Parking at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre £13.20/day 138 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-at-doubletree-cambridge-city-ce-109336) [Secure Monthly Parking in King's Hedges, Cambridge £29.00/mo 278 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/secure-monthly-parking-in-kings-hedges-cambridge-104761) [Convenient Parking Near University Arms, Cambridge £4.00/hr 278 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-near-university-arms-cambridge-109574) [Affordable Parking Space in Cambridge - Gonville Area £7.40/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/affordable-parking-space-in-cambridge-gonville-are-108335) [Convenient Parking Space in Chesterton Road, Cambridge £20.00/wk 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-space-in-chesterton-road-cambri-117637) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![New Museums Site in Cambridge with pre-booked private parking nearby, giving visitors a short walk and less time spent circling for a space.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-new-museums-site-university-of-cambridge-cambridge-c16c88.webp) New Museums Site in Cambridge with pre-booked private parking nearby, giving visitors a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at New Museums Site (University of Cambridge) Parking on the campus is intended for authorised university users rather than general day visitors. The central car park sits in the middle of the New Museums Site and has five designated Blue Badge bays (accessable.co.uk). University members can access the service yard from Bene't Street (Greater Cambridge Planning). The service yard arrangement makes Bene't Street relevant for access, but does not turn the area into general visitor parking. For a short visit, the university points drivers towards limited one-hour parking by metered ticket in Free School Lane (training.cam.ac.uk). The institution also identifies Lion Yard as a large, short-stay multi-storey car park and describes it as expensive (training.cam.ac.uk). There is no general campus tariff to quote for the central car park, so students, staff and visitors should distinguish authorised campus parking from the signed public alternatives nearby. ## Lion Yard and Cambridge Council Car Parks Near the Campus Lion Yard is the university's named public alternative for short stays: the multi-storey car park is accessed from the city centre and is described by the university as short-stay and expensive (training.cam.ac.uk). Free School Lane offers a different arrangement, with limited one-hour parking by metered ticket (training.cam.ac.uk). Both locations are more suited to brief visits than to a full working day. Queen Anne Terrace car park is a council facility open Monday to Sunday, with operation from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am on Sunday (cambridge.gov.uk). The council page lists three hours' [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) and Sunday charges of £3.30 and £6.60 (cambridge.gov.uk). The same council page currently marks the car park as 100% full (cambridge.gov.uk), so its free period is useful only when a space is available. Show map of Cambridge ## Parksy Spaces Around New Museums Site (University of Cambridge) The closest listed options include covered parking at Hilton Cambridge, 127 yards away, priced at £20 an hour, and parking at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre, 138 yards away, priced at £13.20 a day. The Hilton space suits a visitor needing sheltered parking for a short appointment, while the DoubleTree listing is more practical for a student, staff member or visitor staying through the day. Two spaces are 278 yards away: secure [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) in King's Hedges at £29 a month, suited to regular users, and parking near University Arms at £7.30 an hour, suited to shorter visits. The daily Gonville option suits a full-day visitor, and the weekly Chesterton Road option suits a longer stay. ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Around the Cambridge Campus Parking pressure is greatest when the city centre is receiving university visitors as well as ordinary shoppers and commuters. Open days, lectures and other campus events can increase demand around Pembroke Street, Free School Lane and the surrounding central streets. The campus includes lecture venues such as the Babbage Lecture Theatre and Austin Lecture Theatre 1, making event timing particularly relevant for visitors arriving by car. Free School Lane has limited one-hour parking by metered ticket (training.cam.ac.uk), so it cannot provide all-day event parking. Bene't Street is the northern access route to a service yard with car parking spaces, and members of the university can access the New Museums Site through that route (Greater Cambridge Planning). The central car park has five designated Blue Badge bays (accessable.co.uk), while the remaining campus access is controlled by university arrangements rather than open public parking. ## Walking From Cambridge Railway Station to the Campus Cambridge railway station is the nearest rail station to New Museums Site (University of Cambridge), at 1.0 mile away and a 20-minute walk. The station is therefore a practical alternative for visitors who want to avoid central-city parking, particularly during busy university periods. The campus address is Pembroke Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QZ. From the station, the 20-minute walk provides a straightforward rail-and-walking journey without relying on a central car park. Visitors arriving for teaching, meetings or lectures can use the station as the main arrival point and keep the final leg on foot. Show street view near New Museums Site (University of Cambridge) ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.](https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [venue: "New Museums Site, Babbage Lecture Theatre"](https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/venue/101903) - [University of Cambridge Parking - Central Sites](https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-cambridge/west-cambridge-site/access-guides/university-of-cambridge-parking-central-sites) - [venue: "New Museums Site, Austin Lecture Theatre 1"](https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/venue/16) - [Queen Anne Terrace car park](https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/queen-anne-terrace-car-park) - [University of Cambridge Parking - West Site](https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-cambridge/new-museums-site/access-guides/university-of-cambridge-parking-west-site) \* 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 New Museums Site (University of Cambridge)? The central car park is for authorised university users, not general day visitors, and has five Blue Badge bays. For short visits, Free School Lane has limited one-hour metered parking, while Lion Yard is the university’s named public alternative but is described as expensive. Cambridge railway station is 1.0 mile away, with a 20-minute walk to the campus. ### Can Visitors Use the Central Car Park? The central car park is intended for authorised university users rather than general day visitors. University members can access the service yard from Bene't Street, but this does not make the area general visitor parking. There is no general campus tariff to quote, so visitors should use signed public alternatives nearby. ### Where Is the Best Short-Stay Parking Nearby? For a short visit, Free School Lane offers limited one-hour parking by metered ticket. Lion Yard is a large short-stay multi-storey car park accessed from the city centre, but the university describes it as expensive. Both options are more suited to brief visits than a full working day. ### What Are the Council Car Park Hours and Charges? Queen Anne Terrace car park is open Monday to Sunday, operating from 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am on Sunday. The council lists three hours' free parking, plus Sunday charges of £3.30 and £6.60. Its page currently marks the car park as 100% full. ### Are There Parking Spaces Listed Close By? The closest listed options are covered parking at Hilton Cambridge, 127 yards away, priced at £20 an hour, and DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre, 138 yards away, priced at £13.20 a day. Other listed choices include University Arms at £7.30 an hour and Gonville at £7.40 a day. ### Can I Walk From Cambridge Railway Station? Cambridge railway station is 1.0 mile away and a 20-minute walk. It is a practical alternative during busy university periods, allowing visitors arriving for teaching, meetings or lectures to avoid central-city parking and complete the final leg on foot. 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