--- description: Free Historic Dockyard parking is nearest to Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, but the car park closes at 4.45pm and cars risk being locked in. title: Parking Near Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, Portsmouth | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-31bee1d1.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum, Portsmouth Landmark Parking · Portsmouth, England · Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Main Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY [Airport Parking (SOU)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/sou) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/portsmouth) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/portsmouth) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/portsmouth) Where Can I Park for Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum? The nearest recommended option is the Historic Dockyard car park, just outside the site, at PO1 3LA. Free car parking is available there, but the car park closes at 4.45pm and cars left after that time risk being locked in. Additional options include Gunwharf Quays and Park and Ride off the M275. Listen to article 5:28 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
Main Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3PY
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at Wickham Street Car Park, Portsmouth, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Nearest station
Portsmouth Harbour railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
## Parking Near Portsmouth [Convenient Parking at Wickham Street Car Park, Portsmouth £1.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/convenient-parking-at-wickham-street-car-park-port-115283) [Secure Commercial Garage Space in Portsmouth £1.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/secure-commercial-garage-space-portsmouth-161498) [Convenient Underground Parking in Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ £28.00/day 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/convenient-underground-parking-portsmouth-po1-3tz-161514) [Convenient Monthly Parking in Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays £32.00/mo 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/convenient-monthly-parking-in-portsmouth-gunwharf--104050) [Convenient Parking on Britain Street, Portsmouth £1.00/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/convenient-parking-on-britain-street-portsmouth-106062) [Affordable 24/7 Parking near Portsmouth Cathedral £6.00/day 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portsmouth/affordable-247-parking-near-portsmouth-cathedral-119652) [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-31bee1d1.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@tibszabo) / Tibor Szabo ## Parking at Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum The nearest recommended option is the Historic Dockyard car park, just outside the site, with the postcode PO1 3LA for sat-nav users (visitportsmouth.co.uk). Free car parking is available at the Historic Dockyard site (historicdockyard.co.uk), making it the most straightforward choice for drivers visiting the Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum. The car park closes at 4.45pm, and cars left after that time risk being locked in (historicdockyard.co.uk). This closing rule is particularly important for visitors planning a full day around the museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, because leaving after the stated time may not be possible by car. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when visitors are combining the Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum with Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, whose site includes the museum and other attractions. The official Mary Rose directions page identifies additional parking at Gunwharf Quays and points drivers towards the Park and Ride facility off the M275 (maryrose.org). Main Road is the address for the site, at PO1 3PY. Drivers approaching the dockyard should use signed parking facilities rather than treating surrounding streets as an alternative, since the official visitor information directs car users to the Historic Dockyard car park, Gunwharf Quays and Park and Ride options (maryrose.org). Show map of Portsmouth ## Gunwharf Quays and Other Nearby Car Parks Gunwharf Quays is the main named alternative to the Historic Dockyard car park, and the Mary Rose directions page identifies it as providing additional parking (maryrose.org). The same official guidance also mentions the Park and Ride facility off the M275, which can suit visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the dockyard area. For a visit centred on the museum, Gunwharf Quays keeps parking within the wider dockyard and waterfront area, while Park and Ride avoids taking the car into the immediate attraction zone. [Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is available at the Historic Dockyard site (historicdockyard.co.uk), but the separate free option comes with a 4.45pm car-park closing time (historicdockyard.co.uk). ## Parksy Parking Near the Mary Rose Museum Parksy lists two spaces 0.3 miles from the site: a car park space on Wickham Street at £1 an hour and a commercial garage space in Portsmouth at £1 an hour. Both are close alternatives for visitors who want a booked space rather than relying on the dockyard car park. At 0.5 miles, Parksy lists underground parking in Portsmouth, PO1 3TZ, at £28 a day, [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) in Gunwharf Quays at £32 a month, and a space on Britain Street at £1 an hour. A further 24/7 space near Portsmouth Cathedral is 0.7 miles away and costs £6 a day. ## Walking and Rail Access to the Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum Portsmouth Harbour railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk. This is the most convenient rail arrival for visitors who want to avoid driving into the Historic Dockyard area and continue on foot. Portsmouth and Southsea railway station is about a 17-minute walk away, while Gosport railway station is about a 20-minute walk away. The station choices make the museum accessible without a car, with Portsmouth Harbour offering the shortest stated walk to the entrance area. Show street view near Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Directions and parking](https://maryrose.org/visit/directions-parking/) - [Getting to us](https://historicdockyard.co.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-to-us/) - [Plan your visit](https://maryrose.org/visit/) - [Mary Rose Museum](https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/listing/mary-rose-museum/115853101/) - [The Mary Rose Museum](https://maryrose.org/) \* 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 Mary Rose Ship Hall and Museum? The nearest recommended option is the Historic Dockyard car park, just outside the site, at PO1 3LA. Free car parking is available there, but the car park closes at 4.45pm and cars left after that time risk being locked in. Additional options include Gunwharf Quays and Park and Ride off the M275. ### What Is the Nearest Recommended Car Park? The nearest recommended option is the Historic Dockyard car park, just outside the site. Drivers can use PO1 3LA for sat-nav directions. Free car parking is available at the Historic Dockyard site, making it a straightforward choice for visitors travelling by car. ### What Time Does the Historic Dockyard Car Park Close? The Historic Dockyard car park closes at 4.45pm. Cars left after that time risk being locked in, so this is important for visitors planning a full day around the museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Leaving after the stated closing time may not be possible by car. ### Are There Alternatives to the Historic Dockyard Car Park? Gunwharf Quays provides additional parking, and the Park and Ride facility off the M275 is another option. Gunwharf Quays keeps parking within the wider dockyard and waterfront area, while Park and Ride suits visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate attraction zone. ### What Parksy Parking Is Available Nearby? Parksy lists two spaces 0.3 miles from the site, on Wickham Street and in a commercial garage, both at £1 an hour. At 0.5 miles, options include underground parking at £28 a day, monthly parking in Gunwharf Quays at £32 a month, and Britain Street at £1 an hour. ### Which Railway Station Is Closest for Walking? Portsmouth Harbour railway station is 0.4 miles from the site and an 8-minute walk, making it the most convenient rail arrival for avoiding the Historic Dockyard area by car. 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