--- description: "Sheldonian Theatre parking is limited: Parksy lists a 24/7 garage 261 yards away at £7.60 an hour, while Westgate and Gloucester Green are nearby options." title: Parking Near Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-performing-arts-809d4462.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford Landmark Parking · Oxford, England · Sheldonian Theatre Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Broad Street, City Centre, Oxford, OX1 3AZ [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/oxford) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/oxford) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/oxford) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/oxford) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/oxford) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/oxford) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/oxford) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/oxford) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/oxford) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/oxford) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/oxford) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/oxford) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/oxford) Where Can I Park for the Sheldonian Theatre? The Sheldonian Theatre has no car park, and central Oxford parking is limited. The closest off-street options named by the venue are Westgate and Gloucester Green. Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 261 yards away at £7.60 an hour, plus a 24/7 central Oxford parking lot 303 yards away at £7.60 an hour. Listen to article 5:40 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
Broad Street, City Centre, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Oxford City Center, 261 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Oxford Rewley Road railway station, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
## Parking Near Oxford [Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Oxford City Center £7.60/hr 261 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/secure-247-garage-parking-oxford-city-center-161501) [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Central Oxford £7.60/hr 303 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/convenient-247-parking-lot-central-oxford-161906) [Convenient Parking at Botley Medical Centre, Oxford £4.90/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/convenient-parking-at-botley-medical-centre-oxford-105420) [Convenient Parking at Randolph Hotel in Oxford, OX1 £2.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/convenient-parking-at-randolph-hotel-in-oxford-ox1-109419) [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Oxford City Centre £7.60/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/convenient-247-parking-lot-oxford-city-centre-161686) [Secure Covered Parking at The Randolph Hotel, Oxford £4.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/oxford/secure-covered-parking-at-the-randolph-hotel-oxfor-110384) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A performing arts venue](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-performing-arts-809d4462.webp) A performing arts venue Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@noura-zaher-2155056435) / Noura Zaher ## Event-Day Parking at the Sheldonian The venue has no car park, so arriving by car means using nearby city-centre facilities rather than reserving an official space. The University of Oxford advises that parking is limited in central Oxford and recommends public transport for visits (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk). Blue Badge spaces are available nearby on Broad Street and Parks Road (ox.ac.uk). The closest off-street options named by the venue are Westgate and Gloucester Green, while limited metered on-street parking is available on Parks Road and Mansfield Road (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk). The theatre's location in the heart of Oxford makes an early arrival useful for evening performances, particularly where centre roads are barred or access is restricted (musicatoxford.com). ## Westgate and Gloucester Green Parking Westgate and Gloucester Green are the two closest off-street car parks identified in the venue's travel directions (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk). The venue's own visit guidance describes central parking as limited, so these named facilities are more practical than relying on a space directly outside. Limited metered parking is also available on Parks Road and Mansfield Road (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk). Broad Street has a very small number of parking spaces, while many roads in the centre are barred (musicatoxford.com). The council access guide records standard marked bays measuring 250cm by 527cm (accessable.co.uk), which is useful context when manoeuvring in the tighter central streets. Show map of Oxford ## Parksy Spaces Within 0.2 Miles Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage in Oxford city centre, 261 yards away, at £7.60 an hour, plus a 24/7 central Oxford parking lot, 303 yards away, also at £7.60 an hour. Both give a driver a bookable alternative within a few minutes' walk of the venue, although the return walk after a show still crosses busy city-centre streets. Other priced listings include a driveway at Botley Medical Centre, 0.2 miles away, at £4.90 a day; parking at the Randolph Hotel, 0.2 miles away, at £2 an hour; a 24/7 Oxford city-centre parking lot, 0.2 miles away, at £7.60 an hour; and covered parking at The Randolph Hotel, 0.2 miles away, at £27.50 an hour. The four 0.2-mile choices involve a short walk after a performance. ## Broad Street Restrictions and Enforcement Broad Street has only a very small number of parking spaces, and many roads in central Oxford are barred (musicatoxford.com). Limited metered parking is available on Parks Road and Mansfield Road (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk), but those bays are not a substitute for the theatre's absent car park. Blue Badge parking spaces are available nearby on Broad Street and Parks Road (ox.ac.uk). Standard marked bays have dimensions of 250cm by 527cm (accessable.co.uk). Drivers attending an event should therefore use marked or metered provision rather than treating nearby loading or restricted areas as event parking, particularly on the barred central roads. ## Walking From Oxford Stations Oxford Rewley Road railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 miles from the venue, with a 12-minute walk to Broad Street. Oxford railway station is approximately a 13-minute walk away. The venue describes public transport as the best option because parking is limited in the city centre (sheldonian.ox.ac.uk). Both stations avoid the uncertainty of finding a very small number of spaces on Broad Street, while the final walk brings visitors into the central Oxford streets around the theatre. Show street view near Sheldonian Theatre ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [Parking](https://theatreroyalsydney.com/plan-your-visit/parking/) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [How to find us - Sheldonian Theatre - University of Oxford](https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/travel-directions) - [Visit us - Sheldonian Theatre - University of Oxford](https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/visit) - [Sheldonian Theatre](https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/how-we-are-run/equality-diversity/access-guide/uas/sheldonian-theatre) - [The Sheldonian Theatre](https://www.accessable.co.uk/oxford/oxford-city-council/access-guides/the-sheldonian-theatre) - [Sheldonian Theatre: Home](https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/home) - [Sheldonian Theatre | Music at Oxford | Our Venues | Historic](https://www.musicatoxford.com/venues/sheldonian-theatre/) \* 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 the Sheldonian Theatre? The Sheldonian Theatre has no car park, and central Oxford parking is limited. The closest off-street options named by the venue are Westgate and Gloucester Green. Parksy lists a secure 24/7 garage 261 yards away at £7.60 an hour, plus a 24/7 central Oxford parking lot 303 yards away at £7.60 an hour. ### Does the Sheldonian Theatre Have Its Own Car Park? No, the venue has no car park. Drivers need to use nearby city-centre facilities instead of reserving an official theatre space. The University of Oxford advises that parking is limited in central Oxford and recommends public transport for visits. Arriving early is useful for evening performances where centre roads are barred or access is restricted. ### What Are the Closest Car Parks to the Sheldonian Theatre? The closest off-street options named by the venue are Westgate and Gloucester Green. Parksy also lists a secure 24/7 garage 261 yards away at £7.60 an hour and a 24/7 central Oxford parking lot 303 yards away, also at £7.60 an hour. Both provide a bookable alternative within a few minutes' walk. ### Is There Parking on Broad Street or Nearby Roads? Broad Street has a very small number of parking spaces, while many roads in central Oxford are barred. Limited metered parking is available on Parks Road and Mansfield Road. Blue Badge spaces are available nearby on Broad Street and Parks Road, and standard marked bays measure 250cm by 527cm. ### How Much Does Nearby Parking Cost? Parksy listings include parking at Botley Medical Centre for £4.90 a day and parking at the Randolph Hotel for £2 an hour, both 0.2 miles away. A 24/7 Oxford city-centre parking lot is £7.60 an hour, while covered parking at The Randolph Hotel is £27.50 an hour, both 0.2 miles away. ### Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Sheldonian Theatre? Oxford Rewley Road railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 miles from the venue, with a 12-minute walk to Broad Street. Oxford railway station is approximately a 13-minute walk away. 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