Eureka! The National Children's Museum
Discovery Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
HX1 2NE
By car
Eureka! is located in Halifax town centre which is between Leeds and Manchester. Off peak it should take approximately 30 minutes to drive from Leeds, 45 minutes from Manchester and 1 hour from York.
Leave the M62 at jct 24, follow A629 to Halifax, then follow brown tourist signs to Eureka!
The Eureka! car park
Pay and display parking is available at the on-site Eureka! car park. The car park is open everyday (except 24-26 December) from 5.30am to 8.00pm. The car park machines accept all types of coins except bronze. Please have the exact amount as no change is given.
Blue badge holders can park free of charge. There are designated blue badge spaces outside of the museum and in the rear car park.
Charges are as follows:
Cars
Up to 4 hours £3
Up to 12 hours £6
Up to 24 hours £10
Coaches/HGV
Up to 4 hours £10
Up to 12 hours £20
Groups
Parking is free for pre-booked groups and corporate delegates.
Emergency Contact Numbers
To contact Eureka! staff about any car parking issues in an emergency please call +44 (0)1422 398494 or +44 (0)7776 446753.
Contract Car Parking
Contract car parking is available from £52 per month for daily parking. Find out more...
By train
Eureka! is located next to Halifax railway station which is served by regular trains from Leeds and Manchester. Steps located to the left as you exit the station lead directly to Eureka!. Alternative access is a 600m walk: turn right at the end of the road and follow signs to the car park.
For train times call National Rail Enquires on 08457 48 49 50 or visit their website at www.nationalrail.co.uk
By bus
Regular local bus services to Halifax Town Centre, which is within 5 minutes walk of Eureka! For details call Metroline: 0113 245 7676 or visit www.wymetro.com
