Parking Near The MAC, Belfast
Where Can I Park for The MAC?
The most convenient official option is Saint Anne’s Square multi-storey car park on Edward Street, right beside the venue. It is open 24 hours and provides electric-car parking. Nearby Parksy options include a space 95 yd away at £1.90 an hour, or parking on Library Street, 0.2 mi away, at £1.20 an hour.
- Address
- 10 Exchange Street West, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, BT1 2NJ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Ten Square Hotel Belfast, 95 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Yorkgate railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
Parking Near Belfast
Inside an arts centre Photo: Pexels / Kyle Miller
Parking Beside The MAC in Saint Anne’s Square
The most convenient official option is Saint Anne’s Square multi-storey car park on Edward Street, right beside The MAC. The venue recommends this facility for secure parking, making it the practical choice when carrying equipment, attending an evening performance or avoiding a longer walk through the Cathedral Quarter (themaclive.com).
Saint Anne’s Square multi-storey car park is open 24 hours, so it suits early arrivals, late finishes and events that run beyond normal shopping hours (themaclive.com). The facility also provides electric-car parking, which is useful for drivers planning a longer visit or charging while attending a performance (themaclive.com).
Other Belfast Car Parks Around the Cathedral Quarter
Drivers looking beyond Saint Anne’s Square can use Q-Park’s Belfast facilities near the site. Q-Park describes its nearby parking as secure, with clear signage, simple layouts and security measures, giving visitors an alternative when the closest multi-storey is busy (q-park.co.uk).
For The MAC Birmingham, the visitor information names Queen's Ride car park and Pershore Road car park as council-managed options next to the venue, while Birmingham City Council says the main car park is accessed through the Pershore Road entrance (macbirmingham.co.uk; birmingham.gov.uk). These Birmingham facilities are separate from the Belfast venue at 10 Exchange Street West, so Belfast visitors should use the city-centre options rather than follow directions intended for Cannon Hill.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of The MAC
Parksy lists a driveway space at Ten Square Hotel Belfast, 95 yd away, at £1.90 an hour. A space on Library Street in Belfast BT1 is 0.2 mi away and costs £1.20 an hour, while a space at ECP Millfield in Belfast BT14 is 0.3 mi away at £1.50 an hour.
Parksy also lists a space on Craigmore Way, Belfast, 0.4 mi away, at £1 an hour, plus a secure covered parking space on Pilot Street, Belfast, 0.4 mi away, priced at £12 a day.
Busy Cathedral Quarter Periods and Belfast Street Parking
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest around performances, exhibitions and other programmed events, when visitors arrive close together and the spaces beside the venue are most useful. The 24-hour opening at Saint Anne’s Square allows drivers to arrive early or return late without relying on daytime access.
Exchange Street West sits in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, where event traffic, city-centre activity and pedestrian movement can make short-stay kerbside parking difficult. The nearby Q-Park facilities use clear signage and simple layouts, while the official Belfast parking information identifies them as close options for the venue (q-park.co.uk). Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted restrictions, payment instructions and loading controls at the space rather than treating a convenient kerb as unrestricted parking.
Rail and Walking Routes to The MAC From Yorkgate and York Road
Yorkgate railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi from The MAC and an 11-minute walk away. The route brings rail passengers into the city-centre area without needing to find a space beside the venue, which can be useful during busy performance periods.
York Road railway station is also about an 11-minute walk away, while York Street railway station in Belfast is listed at roughly 11 minutes on foot. From either station, continue towards the Cathedral Quarter and 10 Exchange Street West, BT1 2NJ, where the venue is located.
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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 MAC?
The most convenient official option is Saint Anne’s Square multi-storey car park on Edward Street, right beside the venue. It is open 24 hours and provides electric-car parking. Nearby Parksy options include a space 95 yd away at £1.90 an hour, or parking on Library Street, 0.2 mi away, at £1.20 an hour.
Is There Parking Beside The MAC?
Saint Anne’s Square multi-storey car park on Edward Street is right beside The MAC and is the venue’s recommended secure parking facility. It is open 24 hours, making it suitable for early arrivals, late finishes and events beyond normal shopping hours. Electric-car parking is also available.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Spaces?
Parksy lists parking on Craigmore Way, Belfast, 0.4 mi away, at £1 an hour. A space at ECP Millfield in Belfast BT14 is 0.3 mi away at £1.50 an hour, while a space on Library Street in Belfast BT1 is 0.2 mi away and costs £1.20 an hour.
Which Parking Spaces Are Within Walking Distance?
Parksy lists a driveway space at Ten Square Hotel Belfast, 95 yd away, at £1.90 an hour. Other nearby options include Library Street, 0.2 mi away, ECP Millfield, 0.3 mi away, Craigmore Way, 0.4 mi away, and Pilot Street, 0.4 mi away, priced at £12 a day.
Is Parking Difficult During Cathedral Quarter Events?
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest around performances, exhibitions and other programmed events, when visitors arrive close together. Exchange Street West is in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, where event traffic, city-centre activity and pedestrian movement can make short-stay kerbside parking difficult. Follow posted restrictions, payment instructions and loading controls.
Can I Walk or Take the Train to The MAC?
Yorkgate railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi from The MAC and an 11-minute walk away. York Road railway station is also about an 11-minute walk away, while York Street railway station in Belfast is listed at roughly 11 minutes on foot. Continue towards the Cathedral Quarter and 10 Exchange Street West, BT1 2NJ.
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