--- description: Blandford Square has 51 spaces, two Blue Badge bays, 24-hour opening and free parking from 7pm to 8am every day. title: Parking Near Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-98329eaf.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne Landmark Parking · Newcastle upon Tyne, England · Discovery Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA [Airport Parking (NCL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/ncl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne) Where Can I Park for Discovery Museum? Blandford Square car park is the main council option, with 51 spaces and two spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders. It is on Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA, and is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Charging runs from 8am to 7pm, with free parking from 7pm to 8am every day. Listen to article 5:13 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
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Newcastle NE1, 163 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Newcastle railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
## Parking Near Newcastle upon Tyne [Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Newcastle NE1 £1.70/hr 163 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne/secure-247-parking-lot-newcastle-ne1-174376) [Secure 24/7 Parking on George Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne £10.00/hr 241 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne/secure-247-parking-on-george-street-newcastle-upon-110948) [Affordable Garage Space in Central Newcastle £0.90/hr 245 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle/affordable-garage-space-central-newcastle-169241) [Affordable Parking on Worsdell Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne £1.41/hr 308 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne/affordable-parking-on-worsdell-drive-newcastle-upo-109452) [Secure Parking Lot Near Newcastle City Center £4.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle/secure-parking-lot-near-newcastle-city-center-163316) [Convenient Covered Parking at Hotel Indigo Newcastle £4.50/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/newcastle-upon-tyne/convenient-covered-parking-at-hotel-indigo-newcast-110328) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The exterior of a museum building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-98329eaf.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@ray-zhu-394879929) / Ray Zhu ## Blandford Square Parking for Discovery Museum Blandford Square car park is the main council option for drivers visiting Discovery Museum, with 51 spaces and two spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders (newcastle.gov.uk; northeastmuseums.org.uk). It is on the museum’s own street address, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA, so it is the most direct place to try before considering a longer walk. The car park is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day (newcastle.gov.uk). Newcastle City Council car parks accept cash, card or the [PayByPhone](https://www.parksy.com/blog/paybyphone-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) app (northeastmuseums.org.uk), giving drivers several ways to pay once parked. ## When Blandford Square Fills Around Discovery The museum opens Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm (northeastmuseums.org.uk). Those visitor hours concentrate arrivals into the daytime, while weekend opening creates extra pressure on the 51-space Blandford Square car park during family visits. Blandford Square’s council charging period runs from 8am to 7pm every day, with [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) from 7pm to 8am (newcastle.gov.uk). The Blue Badge provision is specifically located in Blandford Square car park, with two spaces identified for permit holders (northeastmuseums.org.uk). Drivers heading to the site should therefore account for daytime demand and the separate rules applying to accessible bays. Show map of Newcastle upon Tyne ## Other Car Parks Near Discovery Museum [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Stowell Street is another named option for the museum, with Q-Park describing it as a seven-minute walk away (q-park.co.uk). It provides an alternative to Blandford Square for drivers who prefer a larger commercial operator rather than parking directly beside the site. Newcastle City Council states that its car parks use cash, card or the PayByPhone app for payment (northeastmuseums.org.uk). The council also lists free parking at Blandford Square from 7pm to 8am every day (newcastle.gov.uk). ## Parksy Spaces Within Reach of Discovery Museum Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Newcastle NE1, 163 yards away, at £1.70 an hour. A secure 24/7 space on George Street is 241 yards away and costs £10 an hour, while a garage space in central Newcastle is 245 yards away at £0.90 an hour. Further choices include a parking space on Worsdell Drive, 308 yards away, priced at £1.41 an hour, and a secure parking lot near Newcastle city centre, 0.2 miles away, at £4 a day. Covered parking at Hotel Indigo Newcastle is 0.3 miles away and costs £4.50 an hour. These spaces spread the choice beyond the council car park, with options ranging from nearby hourly parking to a daily rate. ## Walking From Newcastle Railway Station to Discovery Museum Newcastle railway station is the nearest station, at 0.3 miles from Discovery Museum and a seven-minute walk. The route makes rail a practical alternative when daytime parking near Blandford Square is busy, particularly for visitors travelling into Newcastle upon Tyne. Central Station metro station is also approximately a seven-minute walk away, while Manors railway station is approximately 17 minutes on foot. The museum address is Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA, placing the destination within walking range of both central rail and Metro connections. 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Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Discovery Museum? Blandford Square car park is the main council option, with 51 spaces and two spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders. It is on Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4JA, and is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. Charging runs from 8am to 7pm, with free parking from 7pm to 8am every day. ### When Is Blandford Square Car Park Charged? Blandford Square’s council charging period runs from 8am to 7pm every day. Parking is free from 7pm to 8am. The car park is open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day, so drivers can arrive outside the charging period as well as during daytime visits. ### How Can I Pay at Blandford Square Car Park? Newcastle City Council car parks accept cash, card or the PayByPhone app. These payment options are available once parked. Blandford Square has 51 spaces, including two spaces reserved for Blue Badge holders, with separate rules applying to those accessible bays. ### Is There Another Car Park Near Discovery Museum? Q-Park Stowell Street is another named option, and Q-Park describes it as a seven-minute walk away. It provides an alternative to Blandford Square for drivers who prefer a larger commercial operator rather than parking directly beside the museum. ### What Parksy Parking Is Available Nearby? Parksy lists a secure 24/7 parking lot in Newcastle NE1, 163 yards away, at £1.70 an hour. Other choices include a garage space 245 yards away at £0.90 an hour, parking on Worsdell Drive 308 yards away at £1.41 an hour, and a secure lot 0.2 miles away at £4 a day. ### Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking? Newcastle railway station is 0.3 miles from Discovery Museum and a seven-minute walk. Central Station metro station is also approximately a seven-minute walk away, while Manors railway station is approximately 17 minutes on foot. 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