Parking Near Bishop's Palace, Llandaff
Where Can I Park for Bishop's Palace?
Bishop's Palace does not have a car park, so drivers should arrange an off-site space. The closest priced options are 0.6 miles away: a secure 24/7 space at Maes Yr Annedd costs £7.94 an hour, while Tesco Extra Cardiff costs £8.80 a day. Blue Badge spaces can be reserved by calling 01749 988111 ext 200.
- Address
- 4 Cathedral Close, Danescourt, Cardiff, CF5 2ED
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking at Maes Yr Annedd, Cardiff CF5, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Waun-gron Park railway station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
Parking Near Llandaff
A well-known visitor attraction Photo: Pexels / Alex Hoces
Parking at Bishop's Palace in Danescourt
Bishop's Palace is at 4 Cathedral Close, Danescourt, Cardiff, CF5 2ED, near Llandaff. The site does not have a car park, according to the attraction's FAQ (bishopspalace.org.uk). Drivers should therefore plan for an off-site space rather than expecting visitor parking at the entrance.
Blue Badge parking spaces can be reserved by calling 01749 988111 ext 200 (bishopspalace.org.uk). The attraction's published parking information relates to the Wells venue, so it should not be used as guidance for the Cardiff address. For a pre-booked approach close to the site, the Parksy listings provide alternatives in the surrounding Cardiff area.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Bishop's Palace
The closest priced Parksy listing is a secure 24/7 space at Maes Yr Annedd, Cardiff CF5, 0.6 miles away, priced at £7.94 an hour. A 24/7 space at Tesco Extra Cardiff, CF14, is also 0.6 miles away and costs £8.80 a day.
A 24/7 space on Fields Park Road is 0.7 miles away and costs £12 a day. The listings are private parking options rather than spaces at the attraction, so drivers should allow time to travel from the booked location to Cathedral Close.
Busy Times and Street Rules Around Cathedral Close
Cathedral Close is the approach to the attraction at 4 Cathedral Close, and the absence of an on-site car park makes nearby space more important at busy times. Drivers visiting during popular periods should arrange parking before entering Danescourt, particularly where a pre-booked space is available in the surrounding Cardiff area.
The Bishop's Palace operator specifically provides a Blue Badge reservation service, with bookings handled through 01749 988111 ext 200 (bishopspalace.org.uk). Parking on surrounding streets should be governed by the posted restrictions and any marked bays, rather than assuming that Cathedral Close provides general visitor parking. The attraction's official FAQ confirms that it does not have a car park (bishopspalace.org.uk).
Other Named Parking Near the Cardiff Site
Further priced Parksy choices include a 24/7 space at University Hospital Cardiff, 1.0 mile away, costing £7.50 an hour. A 24/7 space at Leckwith Stadium in Canton, WLS, is also 1.0 mile away and costs £12.50 an hour. Both are further from the site than the Maes Yr Annedd and Tesco Extra Cardiff listings.
The official Bishop's Palace directions page names Waitrose's Whiting Way car park, BA5 2PJ, as a long-stay option for the Wells attraction (bishopspalace.org.uk). No free option is identified for the Danescourt address in the cited local parking information.
Rail and Walking Routes to Bishop's Palace
Waun-gron Park railway station is the nearest station to Bishop's Palace, at 0.7 miles and a 14-minute walk. This is the most direct rail-based reference point for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate area or combine a booked parking space with public transport.
Fairwater railway station is also approximately a 14-minute walk away, while Danescourt railway station is approximately a 17-minute walk away. The three stations provide alternatives for approaching the site near Llandaff, with the walking times supplied for the station-to-attraction journey.
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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 Bishop's Palace?
Bishop's Palace does not have a car park, so drivers should arrange an off-site space. The closest priced options are 0.6 miles away: a secure 24/7 space at Maes Yr Annedd costs £7.94 an hour, while Tesco Extra Cardiff costs £8.80 a day. Blue Badge spaces can be reserved by calling 01749 988111 ext 200.
How Far Are the Nearest Parking Spaces From Bishop's Palace?
The closest priced Parksy listings are 0.6 miles away. A secure 24/7 space at Maes Yr Annedd, Cardiff CF5, costs £7.94 an hour, and a 24/7 space at Tesco Extra Cardiff, CF14, costs £8.80 a day. A 24/7 space on Fields Park Road is 0.7 miles away and costs £12 a day.
Does Bishop's Palace Have Visitor Parking?
Bishop's Palace does not have a car park, so visitors should plan for an off-site space instead of expecting parking at the entrance. Parking on surrounding streets should follow posted restrictions and marked bays. The Parksy listings are private parking options in the surrounding Cardiff area, not spaces at the attraction.
Is Blue Badge Parking Available at Bishop's Palace?
Blue Badge parking spaces can be reserved by calling 01749 988111 ext 200. The attraction's operator provides this reservation service. Drivers should arrange the reservation directly and note that the published parking information relating to the Wells venue should not be used as guidance for the Cardiff address.
What Other Priced Parking Is Near Bishop's Palace?
A 24/7 space at University Hospital Cardiff is 1.0 mile away and costs £7.50 an hour. A 24/7 space at Leckwith Stadium in Canton, WLS, is also 1.0 mile away and costs £12.50 an hour. Both are further from the site than the Maes Yr Annedd and Tesco Extra Cardiff listings.
Which Railway Station Is Closest to Bishop's Palace?
Waun-gron Park railway station is the nearest station, at 0.7 miles and a 14-minute walk. Fairwater railway station is also approximately a 14-minute walk away, while Danescourt railway station is approximately a 17-minute walk away. These stations provide alternatives for approaching the site near Llandaff.
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