Parking Near Hepworth Wakefield, England
Where Can I Park for the Hepworth Wakefield?
The Hepworth Wakefield has an 85-space car park on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ. Six on-site bays at the end of Gallery Walk are reserved for Blue Badge holders, and these can be booked in advance on 01924 247360. Priced alternatives include The Wakefield Birth Centre, 0.9 mi away at £2.40 a day, and Carnforth Avenue, 0.9 mi away at £3.38 an hour.
- Address
- Doncaster Road
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking in Wakefield - Carnforth Avenue, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Wakefield Kirkgate railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Wakefield
Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: Pexels / Tibor Szabo
Parking at the Hepworth Wakefield on Thornes Lane
The Hepworth Wakefield has its own car park on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ, with 85 spaces for cars (hepworthwakefield.org).
Six parking bays are available on site at the end of Gallery Walk for Blue Badge holders only (hepworthwakefield.org). Blue Badge bays can be booked in advance by calling the gallery on 01924 247360 (hepworthwakefield.org). The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm (hepworthwakefield.org), so these hours are useful when planning a visit around the museum opening schedule.
Parksy Parking Spaces Around Wakefield
Parksy lists priced alternatives across Wakefield for drivers who want to reserve a space away from the museum car park. A driveway space on Carnforth Avenue is 0.9 mi from the site and costs £3.38 an hour. Parking at The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1 is also 0.9 mi away and costs £2.40 a day.
A space at St. John's Church is 1.0 mi away at £3.75 an hour, while Eastmoor Health Centre offers parking 1.1 mi away for £3.20 a day. Further options include a space near Facial Esthetics, 1.4 mi away at £3.90 an hour, and parking at Pinderfield Hospital, also 1.4 mi away, at £0.80 an hour.
Other Named Parking Options Near the Hepworth
The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1 is a named parking option 0.9 mi from the site, with parking listed at £2.40 a day. Carnforth Avenue is another named alternative at 0.9 mi, with a driveway space priced at £3.38 an hour.
St. John's Church is 1.0 mi away and costs £3.75 an hour. Eastmoor Health Centre is 1.1 mi away at £3.20 a day. Parking near Facial Esthetics is 1.4 mi away and costs £3.90 an hour, while Pinderfield Hospital is 1.4 mi away at £0.80 an hour.
Walking From Wakefield Kirkgate to the Museum
Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is the nearest station, at 0.2 mi from the Hepworth and a 5 min walk. The short station connection makes rail a practical alternative for visitors who prefer not to drive into central Wakefield.
The museum is on Doncaster Road, and the station's 5 min walking time places the gallery within an easy walk after arriving by train. Wakefield centre is 0.5 mi from the site, giving visitors another nearby starting point for walking to the museum.
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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 the Hepworth Wakefield?
The Hepworth Wakefield has an 85-space car park on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ. Six on-site bays at the end of Gallery Walk are reserved for Blue Badge holders, and these can be booked in advance on 01924 247360. Priced alternatives include The Wakefield Birth Centre, 0.9 mi away at £2.40 a day, and Carnforth Avenue, 0.9 mi away at £3.38 an hour.
Does the Hepworth Wakefield Have Its Own Car Park?
Yes. The Hepworth Wakefield has its own car park on Thornes Lane, WF1 5QJ, with 85 spaces for cars. The gallery also has six parking bays at the end of Gallery Walk for Blue Badge holders only. Blue Badge bays can be booked in advance by calling 01924 247360.
Where Can Blue Badge Holders Park at the Hepworth Wakefield?
Six parking bays are available on site at the end of Gallery Walk for Blue Badge holders only. These bays can be booked in advance by calling 01924 247360. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, which can help with planning a visit around the museum opening schedule.
What Are the Cheapest Priced Parking Options Near the Hepworth Wakefield?
Pinderfield Hospital is 1.4 mi away and costs £0.80 an hour. The Wakefield Birth Centre in WF1 is 0.9 mi away at £2.40 a day, while Eastmoor Health Centre is 1.1 mi away at £3.20 a day. These are the priced alternatives listed around Wakefield.
How Much Does Parking Near the Hepworth Wakefield Cost?
Carnforth Avenue is 0.9 mi away and costs £3.38 an hour. St. John's Church is 1.0 mi away at £3.75 an hour, while parking near Facial Esthetics is 1.4 mi away at £3.90 an hour. Pinderfield Hospital is 1.4 mi away at £0.80 an hour.
How Do I Walk to the Hepworth Wakefield From Wakefield Kirkgate?
Wakefield Kirkgate railway station is 0.2 mi from the museum and a 5 min walk. The museum is on Doncaster Road, so the station provides a short connection after arriving by train. Wakefield centre is 0.5 mi from the site and is another nearby starting point for walking.
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