Location:
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
🚗 On-site visitor car park
- Location: Opposite the museum entrance on Leeman Road (traffic island to cross).
- Cost: £10 per day, payable inside the museum.
- Hours: Car park closes at 18:30 daily.
- Disabled / Blue Badge parking: Free, approx 200m from entrance.
- EV charging: None available in this car park.
⚠️ Things to plan for
- Arrive before 11:00 at weekends and holidays to secure a space.
- Accessible parking is limited – bring your Blue Badge if eligible.
- Car park is closed and locked after 18:30.
Why buy a Visit York Pass?
- Entry to over 30 attractions: Visit York Minster, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum and more at no extra cost.
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus: See the city at your own pace with an included bus tour and audio guide.
- Flexible validity: Passes are valid for 1–3 days so you can choose the length that suits your trip.
- Discounts and extras: Includes 15 discounts on hotels, tours, restaurants and ghost walks across York.
- Digital city pass: Present on your phone and activate at the first attraction you visit for easy entry.
🚉 Alternative parking & public transport
- Off-site parking: Bookable spaces via YourParkingSpace and JustPark.
- Park & Ride: Several York Park & Ride sites connect to the city centre.
- Walking & cycling: Signposted pedestrian and cycle routes from York centre; bike racks provided at the museum.
- By rail: York station is a short walk with clear signage to the museum.
✅ Quick tips before you go
- Check museum opening hours to avoid parking cut-off at 18:30.
- Keep to official payment points – avoid unverified third-party sites.
- Allow extra time on busy weekends or school holidays.
Five great things to do while you’re in York
- 🧭 Discover York’s highlights on a small group walking tour.
- ⛵ Drift along the Ouse on an evening happy hour boat cruise.
- 👻 Delve into ghosts and gruesome history on the Shadows of York tour.
- 🏞️ Take a day trip to the North York Moors and Whitby.
- 🍫 Make your own chocolate bar at York Cocoa House.
📌 At a glance: parking summary
- On-site car park: £10/day, closes 18:30.
- Blue Badge parking: Free, 200m from entrance.
- No EV charging available.
- Spaces limited, arrive early at weekends.
- Park & Ride and pre-booked spaces nearby as alternatives.
