--- description: "No car park at Cardiff Story Museum: use NCP Westgate or the National Museum Cardiff visitor car park, where parking costs £6.50." title: Parking Near Cardiff Story Museum, Wales | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-ee919440.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Cardiff Story Museum, Wales Landmark Parking · Cardiff, Wales · Cardiff Story Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 14 Grand Arcade, Castle, Cardiff, CF10 1GP [Airport Parking (CWL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/wls/cwl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/wls/cardiff) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/wls/cardiff) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/wls/cardiff) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/cardiff) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/wls/cardiff) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/wls/cardiff) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/wls/cardiff) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/wls/cardiff) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/wls/cardiff) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/wls/cardiff) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/wls/cardiff) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/wls/cardiff) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/wls/cardiff) Where Can I Park for Cardiff Story Museum? There is no car park at the museum’s 14 Grand Arcade address, so drivers need a public facility elsewhere in central Cardiff. NCP Westgate is a nearby named option with advance booking available. The National Museum Cardiff visitor car park, off Museum Avenue, costs £6.50 and is useful for drivers approaching from the north. Listen to article 5:17 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
14 Grand Arcade, Castle, Cardiff, CF10 1GP
Closest listed space
Affordable 24/7 Parking at Lock Keepers Court, Cardiff, 209 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Cardiff Central railway station, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
## Parking Near Cardiff [Affordable 24/7 Parking at Lock Keepers Court, Cardiff £6.63/hr 209 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/affordable-247-parking-at-lock-keepers-court-cardi-113831) [Convenient Parking at Mercure Holland House Cardiff £3.00/hr 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-at-mercure-holland-house-cardif-109410) [Affordable Parking at Velindre NHS Trust, Cardiff CF14 £1.00/day 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/affordable-parking-at-velindre-nhs-trust-cardiff-c-107618) [Convenient Parking at The Harvey Jones Unit, Whitchurch £3.40/day 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/whitchurch-cardiff/convenient-parking-at-the-harvey-jones-unit-whitch-107383) [Secure Stashbee Parking in Cardiff - CF10 2AF £87.00/mo 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/secure-stashbee-parking-in-cardiff-cf10-2af-103805) [Convenient Parking Near Lansdowne Surgery in Cardiff £4.20/hr 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-near-lansdowne-surgery-in-cardi-106307) [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-ee919440.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@julius-weidenauer-296473414) / Julius Weidenauer ## No On-Site Parking at Cardiff Story Museum Cardiff Story Museum has no car park at its 14 Grand Arcade address, so drivers need to use a public facility elsewhere in central Cardiff (cardiffmuseum.com). The museum’s published opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am–4pm, with Sunday closed (cardiffmuseum.com), making a nearby city-centre car park the practical choice for a daytime visit. The National Museum Cardiff visitor car park is behind the museum, off Museum Avenue. Parking costs £6.50, payable at the machines in the car park (museum.wales). This is a separate attraction car park rather than parking at CSM, and its Museum Avenue access makes it a useful option for drivers approaching the city from the north. ## NCP Westgate and Other Cardiff City-Centre Choices [NCP](https://www.parksy.com/blog/national-car-parks-ncp-united-kingdom-parking-review) Westgate is a named nearby option, with NCP describing ample spaces and the car park as just a few moments away from the attraction (ncp.co.uk). Advance booking is available through the operator, which is particularly useful when a guaranteed space matters more than finding a last-minute bay. The National Museum Cardiff visitor car park, off Museum Avenue, is another named facility for visitors travelling into the centre, although its £6.50 charge and location have already been covered above (museum.wales). Cardiff Council parking information is the travel source signposted by the museum for visitors arriving by car (cardiffmuseum.com). Show map of Cardiff ## Parksy Spaces Around the Museum Site Parksy lists a 24/7 space at Lock Keepers Court, 209 yards away, priced at £6.63 an hour. Other nearby choices include a space at Mercure Holland House Cardiff, 249 yards away, at £5.40 an hour, and a Velindre NHS Trust space in Cardiff CF14, also 249 yards away, at £1 a day. For longer stays, Parksy lists a space at The Harvey Jones Unit in Whitchurch, 249 yards away, priced at £3.40 a day, plus secure Stashbee parking in Cardiff CF10 2AF at £87 a month. ## Central Cardiff Pressure Around Grand Arcade Central Cardiff can become more demanding for drivers during busy shopping and visitor periods, while the museum’s daytime opening window concentrates arrivals between 10am and 4pm from Monday to Saturday (cardiffmuseum.com). The site is in Grand Arcade, within the Castle area, so drivers should follow the signed approach to their chosen car park rather than expecting to park at the museum entrance. Cardiff Story directs visitors to Cardiff Council for parking and travel information (cardiffmuseum.com), while NCP highlights pre-booking at Westgate as a way to guarantee a nearby space (ncp.co.uk). ## Walking From Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street Cardiff Central railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from Cardiff Story Museum and about a seven-minute walk. The route brings rail passengers into central Cardiff without needing to [find a parking space](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for the final part of the journey. Cardiff Queen Street railway station is also about a seven-minute walk from the museum. Both stations provide practical alternatives to driving for visitors heading to 14 Grand Arcade, Castle, Cardiff, CF10 1GP, particularly when central parking is busy. Show street view near Cardiff Story Museum ## Sources - [Traveline Cymru](https://www.traveline.cymru) - [Transport for Wales](https://tfw.wales) - [Venue Accessibility - Cardiff Story](https://cardiffmuseum.com/venue-accessibility/) - [Getting to National Museum Cardiff](https://museum.wales/cardiff/visit/location/) - [Cardiff Story Museum - A Museum all about Cardiff](https://cardiffmuseum.com/) - [Welcome back - Cardiff Story](https://cardiffmuseum.com/welcome-back/) - [Pre-book Parking in Cardiff](https://www.ncp.co.uk/parking-solutions/cities/cardiff/) \* 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 Cardiff Story Museum? There is no car park at the museum’s 14 Grand Arcade address, so drivers need a public facility elsewhere in central Cardiff. NCP Westgate is a nearby named option with advance booking available. The National Museum Cardiff visitor car park, off Museum Avenue, costs £6.50 and is useful for drivers approaching from the north. ### Is There Parking at the Museum? There is no on-site car park at the 14 Grand Arcade address. Drivers should use a public facility elsewhere in central Cardiff and follow the signed approach to their chosen car park rather than expecting to park at the museum entrance. The museum directs visitors to Cardiff Council for parking and travel information. ### What Are the Nearest Parksy Parking Options? Parksy lists a 24/7 space at Lock Keepers Court, 209 yards away, priced at £6.63 an hour. A space at Mercure Holland House Cardiff is 249 yards away at £5.40 an hour. A Velindre NHS Trust space in Cardiff CF14 is also 249 yards away and costs £1 a day. ### Can I Pre-Book Parking Near the Museum? NCP Westgate is a named nearby option, with ample spaces and the car park described as just a few moments away from the attraction. Advance booking is available through the operator, which is useful when guaranteeing a space matters more than finding a last-minute bay. ### How Much Does the National Museum Cardiff Car Park Cost? The National Museum Cardiff visitor car park is behind the museum, off Museum Avenue. Parking costs £6.50, payable at the machines in the car park. It is a separate attraction car park rather than parking at the museum, and its access is useful for drivers approaching Cardiff from the north. ### Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking? Cardiff Central railway station is 0.3 miles from the museum and about a seven-minute walk. Cardiff Queen Street railway station is also about a seven-minute walk. 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