The Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands has been voted as England’s best tourist attraction. But it’s not free to park there for most visitors. This Black Country Living Museum parking guide should tell you all you need to know.
Where is the Black Country Living Museum?
The Black Country Living Museum is located on Discovery Way, Dudley, DY1 4AL.
🚗 On-site Parking & Charges
- Number of spaces: Over 500 car parking spaces, across two main on-site car parks.
- Parking charge: A full-day parking fee applies. Cars are charged £3.50 per day.
- Payment method: Buy a parking token at the Visitor Centre.
- Free parking: Blue Badge holders and Museum Members can park for free, subject to availability.
♿ Disabled Access & Blue Badge Parking
- There are designated disabled / Blue Badge parking bays in the main car park.
- If the main car park is full, overflow or secondary disabled parking bays are available in the overflow or secondary car park, at similar walking distance.
🔌 EV Charging & Other Facilities
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging points are available on site. There are 13 Pod Point charge points.
- Parking is open-air surface parking (tarmac) across the main car parks.
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📍 Directions by Road, Rail, Bus & Cycle
- By Car: The museum is on the A4037 between Tipton and Dudley. From M5 Junction 2: take A4123, then A4037 Tipton Road; or from M6 Junction 10 via the Black Country Route and Birmingham New Road. Turn into Discovery Way, follow to roundabout then right into car park.
- Rail: The nearest train station is Tipton Station (on the Birmingham-Wolverhampton line), about 1 mile away.
- Bus: Several bus routes stop outside the Museum including route 229 (Bilston-Dudley via Coseley, etc.), and route 11 (Walsall-Dudley via Wednesbury) operated by National Express West Midlands.
- Cycle routes: The Museum is on the National Cycle Network and accessible via West Midlands Cycle Routes (Routes 5 & 54) and the Birmingham-Wolverhampton Cycle Route.
⚠️ What to Know Before You Go
- Parking tokens must be purchased at the Visitor Centre. Have cash or card ready.
- Blue Badge free parking is **subject to availability**, so early arrival is recommended for disabled parking users.
- Overflow car parks are used on busy days; you may be directed to these, possibly a slightly longer walk.
- Parking is at vehicle owner’s risk. The Museum is not liable for damage, theft or accidents in parking areas.
- Allow plenty of time to explore – the site is 29 acres and many visitors spend 4 to 5 hours there.
✅ Quick Summary
- Parking fee: £3.50/day for cars.
- Blue Badge holders & Museum Members park free (if space available).
- Over 500 parking spaces across two car parks.
- EV charging points on site.
- Nearest train station: Tipton (~1 mile).
- Multiple bus routes and cycle access available.
Prices are correct as of October 2025, when I last checked, but they may go up in future. Tickets should be booked via the Black Country Living Museum website.
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More West Midlands travel
Other West Midlands travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- Guide to parking at Cadbury World in Birmingham.
- Practical tips for visiting Kenilworth Castle.
- A practical guide to visiting Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- How to do Alton Towers with an 8-year-old.
- Alton Towers weather: When is the best time to go?
