--- description: "Parking for Newarke Houses Museum: Upper Brown Street is recommended, with LE1 5AG for sat-nav and car parks within a 10 minute walk." title: Parking Near Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-newarke-houses-museum-leicester-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester Landmark Parking · Leicester, England · Newarke Houses Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY [Airport Parking (EMA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/ema) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/leicester) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/leicester) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/leicester) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/leicester) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/leicester) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/leicester) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/leicester) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/leicester) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/leicester) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/leicester) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/leicester) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/leicester) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/leicester) Where Can I Park for Newarke Houses Museum? Newarke Houses Museum has no car park on site. The museum recommends Upper Brown Street car parks as the nearest option, using LE1 5AG for sat-nav, while car parks and marked on-street bays are within a 5 to 10 minute walk. Leicester City Council facilities accept cash, card and contactless payments, with PayByPhone also available. Listen to article 5:54 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
The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY
Closest listed space
Secure Parking Space for Rent in Leicester, LE1 5TH, 258 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Leicester Central railway station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
## Parking Near Leicester [Secure Parking Space for Rent in Leicester, LE1 5TH £110.00/mo 258 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/secure-parking-space-for-rent-in-leicester-le1-5th-117535) [Secure Parking at ODEON Luxe Leicester, LE2 £0.80/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/secure-parking-at-odeon-luxe-leicester-le2-105168) [Affordable 24/7 Parking at Hilton Leicester, LE19 £3.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/affordable-247-parking-at-hilton-leicester-le19-110686) [Affordable Parking at The Parks Medical Centre, Leicester £3.80/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/affordable-parking-at-the-parks-medical-centre-lei-107462) [Secure 24/7 Covered Parking in Leicester LE1 £100.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/secure-247-covered-parking-in-leicester-le1-117760) [Secure Parking at Car Park on Bede Street, Leicester £12.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/leicester/secure-parking-at-car-park-on-bede-street-leiceste-118239) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Newarke Houses Museum in Leicester, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-newarke-houses-museum-leicester-69dea5.webp) Newarke Houses Museum in Leicester, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Newarke Houses Museum Newarke Houses Museum has no car park on site, so drivers need to use a nearby facility or a marked street bay (leicestermuseums.org). The museum’s visitor information places car parks and on-street parking within a 5 to 10 minute walk, making the immediate area workable for short visits when a suitable space is available (leicestermuseums.org). The museum recommends the car parks on Upper Brown Street as the nearest option, with LE1 5AG provided for sat-nav use (leicestermuseums.org). Leicester City Council says its car parks and on-street bays accept cash, card and contactless payments, with [PayByPhone](https://www.parksy.com/blog/paybyphone-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) also available (leicester.gov.uk). The site is at The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY, so Upper Brown Street is the most useful first destination for drivers approaching from the city centre. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around the Newarke The surrounding streets combine museum access with central Leicester destinations, so demand can rise when city-centre activity is strong. Newarke Houses Museum is free to enter except on event days, when visitor numbers and parking demand can be higher (visitleicester.info). On-street parking is available within a 5 to 10 minute walk, but drivers must use marked Leicester City Council bays and follow the restrictions shown at the location (leicestermuseums.org). The city-centre setting means a legal bay near The Newarke is not the same as unrestricted kerbside parking, particularly where yellow lines, loading controls or permit conditions apply. Show map of Leicester ## Upper Brown Street and Newarke Street Car Parks Upper Brown Street is the nearest named car-park area recommended in the museum’s own directions, with LE1 5AG supplied as the sat-nav postcode (leicestermuseums.org). The museum states that several car parks sit within a 10 minute walk, so this area is a sensible starting point when driving to the site (leicestermuseums.org). Newarke Street Car Park, also identified as the Sue Townsend Theatre car park, has 470 spaces and is open from 6:30am to 1am (kriii.com). The operator information also identifies free blue badge parking there (kriii.com). Its LE1 5SN postcode gives drivers a separate named destination from Upper Brown Street, while the museum’s general guidance confirms that car parks within a 10 minute walk serve the visit (leicestermuseums.org). ## Parksy Spaces Close to Newarke Houses Museum For a very short walk, Parksy lists secure parking at ODEON Luxe Leicester in LE2, 0.2 miles away, at £0.80 an hour. A space at The Parks Medical Centre in Leicester is also 0.2 miles away and costs £3.80 a day, while secure 24/7 covered parking in Leicester LE1 is listed at 0.2 miles for £100 a month. Other nearby choices include secure 24/7 parking at Hilton Leicester in LE19, 0.2 miles away at £5 an hour, and secure parking at the car park on Bede Street, Leicester, 0.2 miles away at £12 a day. A secure parking space for rent in Leicester, LE1 5TH, is 258 yards away and costs £110 a month. These listings cover hourly, daily and monthly stays, allowing drivers to match the space to a museum visit or a longer Leicester trip. ## Rail and Walking Routes to the Museum Leicester Central railway station is the nearest station listed for Newarke Houses Museum, at 0.6 miles and a 12 minute walk. The distance makes rail a practical alternative when nearby road parking is busy, particularly for visitors combining the museum with other central Leicester stops. Leicester railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 13 minute walk to the site. The museum address is The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY, and the central location means visitors can leave the car at a city-centre facility before continuing on foot. Show street view near Newarke Houses Museum ## Sources - [National Rail Enquiries information](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [View map and list of Council car parks](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/directory/7/council-car-parks/category/70) - [Newarke Houses FAQs](https://www.leicestermuseums.org/newarke-houses/newarke-houses-faqs/) - [Find Us... Newarke Houses](https://www.leicestermuseums.org/newarke-houses/find-us/) - [Newarke Houses](https://visitleicester.info/point-of-interest/newarke-houses/) - [Paying for parking | Leicester City ...](https://www.leicester.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/parking/places-park/paying-parking) - [Getting Here - King Richard III Visitor ...](https://kriii.com/your-visit/getting-here/) \* 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 Newarke Houses Museum? Newarke Houses Museum has no car park on site. The museum recommends Upper Brown Street car parks as the nearest option, using LE1 5AG for sat-nav, while car parks and marked on-street bays are within a 5 to 10 minute walk. Leicester City Council facilities accept cash, card and contactless payments, with PayByPhone also available. ### What Is the Nearest Recommended Parking for Newarke Houses Museum? Upper Brown Street is the nearest named car-park area recommended in the museum’s directions. Use LE1 5AG for sat-nav. The museum says several car parks are within a 10 minute walk, making Upper Brown Street a sensible starting point when driving to the site. ### Is There Street Parking Near Newarke Houses Museum? Marked on-street parking is available within a 5 to 10 minute walk. Drivers must use Leicester City Council bays and follow the restrictions shown at the location. A legal bay is not the same as unrestricted kerbside parking, particularly where yellow lines, loading controls or permit conditions apply. ### How Many Spaces Does Newarke Street Car Park Have and When Is It Open? Newarke Street Car Park, also identified as the Sue Townsend Theatre car park, has 470 spaces and is open from 6:30am to 1am. Operator information also identifies free blue badge parking there. Its postcode is LE1 5SN, providing a separate named destination from Upper Brown Street. ### What Nearby Parksy Parking Prices Are Available for a Museum Visit? Parksy lists ODEON Luxe Leicester, LE2, 0.2 miles away at £0.80 an hour, and The Parks Medical Centre, Leicester, 0.2 miles away at £3.80 a day. Other options include Hilton Leicester at £5 an hour, Bede Street at £12 a day, and monthly spaces at £100 or £110. ### Can I Travel to Newarke Houses Museum by Train? Leicester Central railway station is listed at 0.6 miles and a 12 minute walk, making rail a practical alternative when nearby road parking is busy. Leicester railway station is another option, with an approximately 13 minute walk to the site. 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