Parking Near Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, St Ives
Where Can I Park for Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden?
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden has no car park, and parking near the site is limited. The museum is at 2 Barnoon Hill, around 250 metres west of the harbour, so drivers should use a nearby public or private space and walk uphill. Parksy lists options from 215 yards away at £93 a month to 0.6 miles away at £10.45 a day.
- Address
- 2 Barnoon Hill, St. Ives, TR26 1AD
- Closest listed space
- Stashbee Parking in St Ives - Safe & Affordable Space, 215 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Ives railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
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The exterior of a museum building Photo: Pexels / Abdullah Ghatasheh
Parking at Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden does not have a car park, and parking near the site is limited (Tate). The museum is at 2 Barnoon Hill, a minor residential road in St Ives, about 250 metres west of the harbour (Historic England). For a driver, the practical choice is to leave the car in a nearby public or private space and walk uphill to the entrance rather than rely on finding a space beside the museum.
Tate directs visitors to St Ives Tourist Information for parking details on +44 (0)1736 796297 (Tate). The published guidance does not give an on-site tariff, opening time or capacity for the museum, so there is no official attraction car park rate to plan around.
Nearby Parking Around Barnoon Hill and the Harbour
Historic England places the site around 250 metres west of the harbour (Historic England), making the harbour area the main orientation point for drivers approaching central St Ives. The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden guidance also describes parking as limited (Tate), so a public space near the centre may be more realistic than searching on Barnoon Hill itself.
Tate St Ives says its gallery parking space is free with a gallery ticket and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling +44 (0)1736 796 226 (Tate). That arrangement relates to Tate St Ives rather than the museum's own car park, so it should be treated as a separate gallery parking option. A second official contact for local parking information is St Ives Tourist Information on +44 (0)1736 796297 (Tate).
Busy Times and Residential Parking Near the Museum
Parking pressure is a particular concern in St Ives because Tate describes parking near the museum as limited (Tate). Barnoon Hill is a minor residential road (Historic England), so drivers should not treat the road outside the entrance as a reliable stopping or waiting area. The street's residential character also makes considerate positioning important when approaching the museum.
The site is around 250 metres west of the harbour (Historic England), placing it close to the central waterfront area where visitor traffic can build. Use only marked or authorised spaces on surrounding streets, and follow local signs and restrictions rather than assuming a short stay is permitted.
Parksy Spaces Near Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Parksy lists a driveway space in St Ives, 215 yards away, at £93 a month. It also lists a parking lot in St Ives, 0.2 miles away, at £11.20 a day, and another parking lot in St Ives, 0.3 miles away, at £11.20 a day. These options suit drivers who want to reserve a space away from Barnoon Hill before walking to the museum.
Further listings include a parking lot in St Ives, 0.4 miles away, at £9.10 a day, and secure parking at Harbour Hotel St Ives, 0.5 miles away, at £7.50 an hour. A final parking lot in St Ives is listed 0.6 miles away at £10.45 a day. The distances provide a useful spread for comparing a shorter walk with a lower daily price, while the hourly Harbour Hotel option may suit a shorter visit.
Walking From St Ives Railway Station to the Museum
St Ives railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles from Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, with an 8-minute walk.
The museum stands on Barnoon Hill, a minor residential road in St Ives (Historic England), so the final approach is a walk through the town rather than a station-side entrance. The harbour is around 250 metres east of the site (Historic England), providing a clear central landmark for visitors walking from the station before continuing towards Barnoon Hill.
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* 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 Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden?
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden has no car park, and parking near the site is limited. The museum is at 2 Barnoon Hill, around 250 metres west of the harbour, so drivers should use a nearby public or private space and walk uphill. Parksy lists options from 215 yards away at £93 a month to 0.6 miles away at £10.45 a day.
Does Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden Have Parking?
The museum does not have a car park, and parking near the site is limited. Drivers should leave their car in a nearby public or private space and walk uphill to the entrance on Barnoon Hill. Tate directs visitors to St Ives Tourist Information for parking details on +44 (0)1736 796297.
Is There Parking Near Barnoon Hill and the Harbour?
The site is around 250 metres west of the harbour, making the harbour area a useful orientation point when approaching central St Ives. Parking near the museum is limited, so a public space near the centre may be more realistic than searching on Barnoon Hill. Use only marked or authorised spaces and follow local signs.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Available Near the Museum?
Parksy lists a driveway space 215 yards away at £93 a month, plus parking lots 0.2 miles and 0.3 miles away at £11.20 a day. Further options are 0.4 miles away at £9.10 a day, 0.5 miles away at £7.50 an hour, and 0.6 miles away at £10.45 a day.
Can I Park at Tate St Ives Instead?
Tate St Ives says its gallery parking space is free with a gallery ticket and must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling +44 (0)1736 796 226. This is a separate gallery parking option rather than the museum's own car park, so it should be treated separately when planning your visit.
How Far Is the Museum From St Ives Railway Station?
St Ives railway station is 0.4 miles from the museum, with an 8-minute walk. The final approach is through the town towards Barnoon Hill, a minor residential road. The harbour is around 250 metres east of the site, providing a central landmark before continuing towards the entrance.
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