If you’re planning to visit Cadbury World in Birmingham by car, you may be wondering about the parking situation. This guide should give you all the information you need.
Where is Cadbury World?
Cadbury World is located at 69 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JR. Tickets should be booked in advance.
🚗 On-site Parking & Car Access
- Free parking available: Cadbury World offers free parking spaces for visitors.
- Motorhomes / caravans: There are no height restrictions in the car park. Larger spaces for motorhomes/caravans are available (follow signs to coach parking area).
- Overnight parking: Not permitted.
- Accessible / Blue Badge parking: Yes — free accessible parking bays are provided, less than 50 metres from the main entrance.
⚠️ Things to Note Before Driving
- Postcode for Sat Nav: Use B30 1JR.
- Birmingham Clean Air Zone: Cadbury World is within reach via roads affected by the Clean Air Zone (roads within the A4540 Middleway). If your vehicle is non-compliant, you may be charged. Check details at Brum Breathes.
- Arrival time & ticketing: You must arrive at the time shown on your ticket (for the self-guided tour). Allow time for parking, walking to entrance etc.
🚉 Public Transport & Other Access Options
- Train: The nearest station is Bournville Station. It’s wheelchair accessible. It’s a 15-minute walk from the station to Cadbury World. Follow signposts through the Cadbury grounds.
- Bus: The earest bus stop is Woodbrooke Road / Linden Road, served by the Outer Circle route (bus 11A) of National Express West Midlands.
- Walking & signage: Signposts and wall signs direct visitors from Bournville Station through the Cadbury grounds. The walking paths are of good quality.
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♿ Accessibility & Visitor Support
- Accessible parking is very near the entrance.
- Facilities include: low-level service desks, Changing Places toilet, large print guides, visual/tactile signage, handrails with contrasting edges.
- Guests requiring wheelchair access should prebook a wheelchair slot matching their ticket entry time.
✅ Quick Summary
- Free parking for all visitors at Cadbury World.
- Accessible parking (Blue Badge) very close to entrance.
- No overnight parking allowed.
- Sat Nav Postcode: B30 1JR.
- Account for Clean Air Zone if relevant.
- Allow ~15 minutes walking from Bournville station; bus and car access very good.
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More West Midlands travel
Other West Midlands travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- Guide to parking at the Black Country Living Museum.
- Is there free parking at Warwick Castle?
- Practical tips for visiting Kenilworth Castle.
- Alton Towers parking costs guide.
- Alton Towers weather: When is the best time to go?
