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The National Emergency Services Museum (NESM) is located in the Old Police/Fire Station, West Bar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8PT
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​If you are using a sat-nav or digital maps to get to us please be aware that the layouts of local city centres change frequently. The post code S3 8PT will bring you directly to the main road the museum is on.
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Car Parking:
Unfortunately, due to the history and location of our building, we do not have our own car parking facilities. However, we are surrounded by multiple pay and display parking allowing you a great base to explore the museum and experience Sheffield. Please note the car park directly behind the museum (Lambert Street) is private with NO visitor / pay and display parking, please use other car parks.
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Car parks within a 5 min walk to the museum are:
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Council pay and display, Workhouse Lane (S3 8PH) est 30 second walk away.
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Council pay and display, Silver Street (S1 2DD) est 1 min walk away.
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Council pay and display, Copper Street (S3 7AG) est 4 min walk away.
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Pay and display car park, Steelhouse Lane (S3 8PP) est 30 second walk away.
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Hampton by Hilton West Bar Green (S1 2DA) est 30 second walk away.
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NCP Solly Street (S1 4DE) est 2 min walk away.
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Pennine Five Car Park Silver Street Head (S1 2DY) est 3 min walk away.
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RCP Love Street Car Park (S3 8NW) est 3 min walk away.
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Q Park Millsands (S3 8NH) est 5 min walk away.
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Brookshaw Park Car Park Russell Street (S3 8RW) est 5 min walk away.
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Make a holiday of it: Why not stay in a local hotel when visiting NESM and make a holiday of it. NESM is within walking distance of a number of hotels (some with onsite parking).
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Please note, all of the above information is for guidance and is subject to change. Please always check before traveling.
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Getting here...
Getting here greener!
Before planning your trip to the National Emergency Services Museum, we encourage you to consider your travel options. Can you make your journey a bit greener? Using public transport helps reduce carbon emissions, supports local transit, and makes for a more sustainable way to explore Sheffield. Let’s work together to make your visit as eco-friendly as possible!
By Bus, Train or Tram:
The museum is just a short walk from the centre of Sheffield with our nearest tram stops being located at Sheffield Cathedral or Shalesmoor. Our nearest bus stop is located on West Bar, directly opposite to the museum with the number bus 57, 81, 82, 86 and 135 all stopping here. More info: Travel South Yorkshire​Visit travel south yorkshire for more info: www.travelsouthyorkshire.com
By Sheffield Connect (FREE BUS):
Sheffield Connect 1 & 2 provide free travel for everyone around the city centre to make it easy to get around, with stops located just a few minutes’ walk of the main active areas and existing trams and train links. For more info about this FREE service, click: Sheffield Connect - Travel South Yorkshire. Using the Sheffield Connect 2 bus route, use the 'Millsands / Bridge Street' stop and walk along West Bar to reach the museum entrance. Using the Sheffield Connect 1 bus route, use the 'Church Street' stop outside the Cathedral, continue down St James Row, onto Paradise Street, and onto West Bar, where the museum entrance will be opposite the roundabout on your left.
By Bicycle:
West Bar is now home to a redesigned roundabout and travel system prioritising pedestrians and pedal bikes! If you're visiting the museum by bike, you'll find convenient parking spaces between the museum's main entrance and the neighbouring Hampton by Hilton Hotel. Plus, just across the roundabout, additional parking spots are available specifically for bicycles!
On foot:
Conveniently on the West Bar roundabout, we’re only a short walk from the Sheffield Law Courts and the lively city centre. With Sheffield Cathedral just minutes away, why not make the most of your trip by exploring nearby attractions, other museums, and shops? Or head in the opposite direction and explore Kelham Island, with even more heritage sites. Click here to view our step-by-step guide to walking from Sheffield Railway Station via Sheffield Bus Interchange to the museum.