As part of our routine maintenance programme, the National Cold War Exhibition will be partially closed from Tuesday 5 May to Friday 8 May, reopening fully at 10:00am on Saturday 9 May. Visitors will still be able to enter the NCWE and view elements of the collection during this period; however, full access to all areas of the exhibition will not be available. We would like to apologise in advance for any disappointment that this news may cause.
Parking charges
Cars up to 7 hours
£7.50 per vehicle
Motorcycles all day
£7.50 per vehicle
Coaches all day
FREE if booked in advance
A vehicle with 10+ seats is deemed to be a coach. Any vehicle with fewer than 10 seats must pay the standard parking tariff.
Parking charges apply to all visitors, including Blue Badge holders and motorcyclists.
Parking facilities
Family parking
Disabled parking
Drop offs
Visitors can park for free for up to 30 minutes.
After this grace period, a minimum charge of 3 hours will apply.
Car park opening hours
March to October: 10.00am - 5.00pm
November to February: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Parking FAQs
Can I get a discount on parking? 
Yes. You can save £1 on parking when you book your tickets online in advance. The discount is automatically applied at checkout when you pre-book your visit.