Birmingham Hippodrome Parking

Information about Parking in Birmingham Hippodrome

The Birmingham Hippodrome is the busiest theatres outside of London, welcoming in excess of 600,000 people per year. It plays host to a wide variety of West End hits every year, including Mary Poppins, Wicked, The Lion King and We Will Rock You, as well as the ever popular annual pantomime.

Located in the Chinese Quarter of Birmingham it can be hard for drivers to find a parking space. Many people find that cheaper parking can be found close to Birmingham New Street Station, which is one of the busiest and most well connected stations in the UK. Another car park is located at Birmingham Moor Street Station, but this fills up quickly and can work out to be expensive. Both of these are stations are roughly a 10 minute walk from the Hippodrome.

The surrounding area close to the Hippodrome is an incredibly vibrant place. So if you are looking for cheaper parking, in the area there are a variety of bars and restaurants to catch pre-theatre drinks or dinner, with The Arcadian housing a number of restaurants, bars and even a comedy club. Close by, one can also find the UK’s oldest working cinema, The Electric, which has been in business since 1909.

The O2 Academy Birmingham is also just 5-minutes from The Hippodrome and this venues sees some of the world’s best loved artists play there.

If you would like to secure a parking space close to the Hippodrome or any other venue in Birmingham YourParkingSpace is here to help. With a wide range of spaces at affordable prices you can book in advance and relaxing knowing you have a place to park reserved for you. Or if you live in the local area and want to make some extra money from an unused parking space, garage or lock up, get in touch and we can do the rest.

The Birmingham Hippodrome is located on Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham B5 4TB. 

Q&A

What events take place at the Birmingham Hippodrome?

As one of the busiest theatres outside of London, the Birmingham Hippodrome hosts an annual programme offering a wide variety of West Ends hits, such as Mary Poppins, Wicked, The Lion King, and We Will Rock You.

Does the Birmingham Hippodrome have its own parking?

The Birmingham Hippodrome does not have its own car park but does recommend parking at the Arcadian car park which is in close vicinity to the theatre.

What are Birmingham Hippodrome’s opening times?

The Birmingham Hippodrome is open for ticket sales between 10am and 6pm on non-performance days and between 10am and 8pm on performance days. The coffee bar is open 10am to 6pm on Monday to Saturday.

Is there on-street parking around Birmingham Hippodrome?

Parking can be found near to Birmingham New Street train station and there is also a car park located at Birmingham Moor Street train station. Both stations are about a ten-minute walk from the Birmingham Hippodrome.

What public transport options are available for getting to the Birmingham Hippodrome?

The venue is within walking distance of both New Street train station and Moor Street train station. Bus routes 6, 61, 63, 87, X1 and X2 all stop by the Birmingham Hippodrome.

What’s the capacity of the Birmingham Hippodrome?

The Birmingham Hippodrome has capacity for 1,935 visitors.

What’s the address of the Birmingham Hippodrome?

The address of the Birmingham Hippodrome is Hurst Street, Southside, Birmingham, B5 4TB.