--- description: Book parking in advance for Mercury Theatre. Secure 24/7 parking is 196 yards away at £6.75 an hour, with late-finish access. title: Parking Near Mercury Theatre, Colchester | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-theatre-3d9bc568.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Mercury Theatre, Colchester Landmark Parking · Colchester, England · Mercury Theatre Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Balkerne Passage, Colchester, CO1 1PT [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/colchester) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/colchester) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/colchester) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/colchester) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/colchester) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/colchester) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/colchester) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/colchester) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/colchester) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/colchester) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/colchester) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/colchester) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/colchester) Where Can I Park for Mercury Theatre? Book parking in advance for a Mercury Theatre visit, as the venue says car parking and vouchers must be reserved at least one day ahead. Nearby choices include secure 24/7 parking on St. Marys Fields, 196 yards away at £6.75 an hour, or spaces 0.2 miles away at £2 an hour. Colchester railway station is 0.8 miles away, with a 16-minute walk. Listen to article 4:57 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.
Address
Balkerne Passage, Colchester, CO1 1PT
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Parking in Colchester on St. Marys Fields, 196 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Colchester railway station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
## Parking Near Colchester [Secure 24/7 Parking in Colchester on St. Marys Fields £6.75/hr 196 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/secure-247-parking-in-colchester-on-st-marys-field-112083) [Secure Stashbee Parking Spot in Colchester, Essex £59.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/secure-stashbee-parking-spot-in-colchester-essex-103874) [Convenient Parking at Brook Red Lion Hotel, Colchester £2.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/convenient-parking-at-brook-red-lion-hotel-colches-109710) [Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn Colchester, CO3 £2.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/convenient-parking-at-holiday-inn-colchester-co3-109837) [Affordable Parking Space in South Street, Colchester £75.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/affordable-parking-space-in-south-street-colcheste-116366) [Convenient Allocated Parking Space in Colchester £12.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/colchester/convenient-allocated-parking-space-in-colchester-116355) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A theatre auditorium](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-theatre-3d9bc568.webp) A theatre auditorium Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@artosuraj) / Arto Suraj ## Event-Day Parking at Mercury Theatre The venue has five accessible parking spaces outside the Theatre for blue badge holders or people with reduced mobility, and each space must be booked in advance (mercurytheatre.co.uk). Accessible spaces can be reserved when purchasing tickets or through the Box Office (mercurytheatre.co.uk). Parking vouchers must be reserved at least one day in advance (mercurytheatre.co.uk). The venue's visitor information also lists car parking as something that must be booked in advance (mercurytheatre.co.uk), making advance arrangements particularly important for evening performances. ## Nearby Parksy Spaces for a Mercury Show A secure 24/7 space on St. Marys Fields is 196 yards away and costs £6.75 an hour. The short walk makes it one of the closest listed choices for a post-show departure, while 24/7 access covers late finishes. A secure parking spot in Colchester is 0.2 miles away at £59 a month. The Brook Red Lion Hotel space and the Holiday Inn Colchester space, CO3, are each 0.2 miles away and cost £2 an hour. South Street has an allocated space 0.3 miles away for £12 a day, alongside another Colchester space at the same distance for £75 a month. Show map of Colchester ## Named Colchester Alternatives to the Venue Car Park The Brook Red Lion Hotel and Holiday Inn Colchester spaces provide named alternatives close to the theatre, with both listed at 0.2 miles from the venue and £2 an hour. St. Marys Fields offers a named alternative with secure 24/7 parking, while South Street supplies a 0.3-mile option with a £12 daily rate. The Colchester allocated space at 0.3 miles is listed at £75 a month, and the secure Colchester parking spot is listed at £59 a month. ## Street Restrictions Around Balkerne Passage The venue address is Balkerne Passage, Colchester, CO1 1PT. The theatre's own parking guidance says accessible spaces outside the building must be booked in advance, so those bays are not an event-day substitute for unreserved general parking (mercurytheatre.co.uk). Parking vouchers must be reserved at least one day before arrival (mercurytheatre.co.uk). Drivers heading to a performance should use a booked space rather than relying on an accessible bay becoming available outside the venue. ## Rail and Walking Access to the Theatre Colchester railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 miles from the venue and a 16-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for event parking. The theatre is on Balkerne Passage in Colchester, CO1 1PT. From Colchester railway station, allow the stated 16-minute walk for the journey to the venue, with the 0.8-mile distance providing a useful guide when planning an evening arrival. Show street view near Mercury Theatre ## Sources - [National Rail Enquiries travel information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [Parking](https://theatreroyalsydney.com/plan-your-visit/parking/) - [Parking - Mercury Theatre Colchester](https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/enjoy-your-visit/online-store/parking/) - [Getting to the Theatre - Mercury Theatre Colchester](https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/enjoy-your-visit/getting-here/) - [Access for All - Mercury Theatre Colchester](https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/enjoy-your-visit/access-for-all/) - [Things to Know & FAQs - Mercury Theatre Colchester](https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/enjoy-your-visit/things-to-know/) - [Mercury Theatre Colchester | Unique, Insightful and Incisive ...](https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/) \* 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 Mercury Theatre? Book parking in advance for a Mercury Theatre visit, as the venue says car parking and vouchers must be reserved at least one day ahead. Nearby choices include secure 24/7 parking on St. Marys Fields, 196 yards away at £6.75 an hour, or spaces 0.2 miles away at £2 an hour. Colchester railway station is 0.8 miles away, with a 16-minute walk. ### Do I Need to Book Parking for a Mercury Theatre Performance? Yes. The venue’s visitor information lists car parking as something that must be booked in advance. Parking vouchers must be reserved at least one day in advance, making advance arrangements particularly important for evening performances. Drivers should use a booked space rather than rely on parking becoming available outside the venue. ### Is Accessible Parking Available at the Theatre? There are five accessible parking spaces outside the Theatre for blue badge holders or people with reduced mobility. Each space must be booked in advance. Accessible spaces can be reserved when purchasing tickets or through the Box Office, so they are not an event-day substitute for unreserved general parking. ### What Is the Closest Nearby Parking Option? Secure 24/7 parking on St. Marys Fields is 196 yards away and costs £6.75 an hour. The short walk makes it one of the closest listed choices for a post-show departure, while 24/7 access covers late finishes. Other nearby spaces include options 0.2 miles away at £2 an hour. ### What Named Parking Alternatives Are Near the Theatre? The Brook Red Lion Hotel and Holiday Inn Colchester spaces are both 0.2 miles away and cost £2 an hour. South Street offers an allocated space 0.3 miles away for £12 a day. Other Colchester choices include parking at £59 a month or £75 a month, at 0.2 or 0.3 miles. ### Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Theatre? Colchester railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 miles from the venue and a 16-minute walk. It provides a practical alternative for visitors who would rather avoid searching for event parking. 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