Getting Here

There are three car parks within walking distance from the theatre, all open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Grand Arcade car park: The Grand Arcade has over 900 parking spaces and is situated on Corn Exchange Street, just two minute's walk from The Arts Theatre.

Park Street car park: a multi-storey car park with 222 spaces, which is an eight minute walk away from the theatre.

Queen Anne Terrace car park: a multi-storey car park with 600 spaces, which is a fifteen minute walk away from the theatre.

Learn more about local car parks and tariffs on the City Council website.

Blue Badge parking: There are parking spaces for customers with disabilities in two locations close to the theatre: four on Peas Hill and two on Wheeler Street. Parking is also available for Blue and Orange Badge holders in the Grand Arcade, Park Street and Queen Anne Terrace car parks.

Parking in these car parks is free for the first three hours across, however the concession for Disabled Users relies on a cashier being on site: the concession is available between 8.40am and 8.30pm (10am to 5pm on Sundays) and the ticket must be presented to the cashier before 8.30pm (5pm on Sundays).

Your badge must be clearly displayed on your vehicle dashboard then taken to a duty attendant who will reduce your payment when you are ready to leave.

Discounts for parking: Visitors to The Arts Theatre Cambridge can receive a 15% discount on nearby parking spots across the city centre with Your Parking Space. You need to pre-book 24 hours in advance here using the discount code CAMARTS15.

Historic Centre Pedestrian Zone: Parking is prohibited 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and motor vehicles are not permitted access between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Saturday, except for special permit holders. Many drivers with a disability are eligible for these permits, which can be obtained by calling Customer Services on 0345 045 5204, who will take you through the application by phone.

There are 5 Park & Ride sites: Newmarket Road, Trumpington, Babraham Road, Milton and Madingley Road.

A day return costs £4 (valid for one day), which includes the cost of parking.

All Park & Ride buses are double door, low floor and easy access, appropriate for wheelchair and pushchair users.

Buses run from Monday – Saturday until approximately 8:30pm at a ten-minute frequency, with a limited service on Sundays.

For up-to-date, detailed timetable information, please visit the Park & Ride website.

Cambridge Bus Station is situated on Drummer Street, a seven minute walk away from the theatre. You can plan your journey and search bus timetables online.

Coach drop off points are located on Pembroke Street near Free School Lane, which is a three minute walk away from the theatre.

There are two dedicated coach parking areas.

Madingley Road Park & Ride: £15 per vehicle per day.

Cambridge Golf Driving Range, Cowley Road: £10 per vehicle per day. Approach from the A14 or city centre. Open daily 9am-9pm weekdays, or until 7.30pm at weekends.

The Arts Theatre Cambridge is a twenty-five minute walk from Cambridge Station. The station is on a direct line from London King's Cross (a direct train takes just fifty minutes) and London Liverpool Street (approximately one hour and thirty minutes), and stations throughout the United Kingdom.

For further rail information please take a look at National Rail or visit trainline.com to plan your journey.

There is a bicycle rack alongside the St Edward’s Passage entrance to the theatre, or on Peas Hill.

The Grand Arcade cycle park, a five minute walk away, has covered space for over 200 bicycles. It closes every night at 11.30pm.

There are other local cycle parks across Cambridge too.