Flamingo Land Parking and Travel Guide
Parking is free and included with every ticket, just a five-minute walk from the gate, so all you need to plan is when to arrive.
Flamingo Land sits at Kirby Misperton, near Malton in North Yorkshire, on the A169 between Malton and Pickering. However you get there, parking is free and included with every ticket, with car parks just a five-minute walk from the main entrance. Here's everything you need to plan your journey, whether you're driving, taking the train or catching the bus.
Getting There by Car
Most visitors arrive by car via the A169. The postcode for your sat nav is YO17 6UX. Parking is free and included with every ticket, so there's nothing extra to pay and no ticket machine to queue at, just drive in and park close to the gate.
Frisk Find On peak summer days, aim to arrive close to opening time. The car park is only a five-minute walk from the entrance, so getting there early means you're through the gate and picking your first ride before the busiest part of the day builds up.
Flamingo Land opens at 10am. Theme park closing time varies by day and season (often 5pm), and the zoo usually stays open a little later, often until 6pm. Check the "What's On & Opening Times" page on the Flamingo Land website for the exact times on the day you're visiting.
Getting There by Train
The nearest station is Malton, about 4 miles from the park. From there you'll need a taxi or bus to cover the last stretch, so factor that into your journey time. If you're travelling with young children or lots of kit, it's worth booking a taxi in advance rather than hoping one's waiting at the station.
Getting There by Bus
The Coastliner 840 service connects Flamingo Land to the surrounding area, with journey times of around 15 minutes from Malton, 60 minutes from York, and 2 hours 20 minutes from Leeds. It's a genuinely workable option if you don't drive, though the longer journeys from York or Leeds are worth building into your day as proper travel time rather than an afterthought.
Money Saver If you're coming from York or Leeds, compare the Coastliner 840 fare against fuel for a group. For a couple travelling alone, the bus can work out cheaper than driving, even with parking being free.
Parking Once You Arrive
Every Flamingo Land ticket includes free parking, and the car parks sit within a five-minute walk of the main entrance, so there's no shuttle bus or long trek before you've even reached the gate. On quieter days you can arrive whenever suits you. On peak summer weekends and school holidays, arriving close to opening time is the simplest way to get parked, through the gate and into the park before it's at its busiest.
What to Expect Once You're on Site
The resort covers 375 acres across the theme park, zoo and holiday lodges, so the walk from parking to the entrance and then around the site itself adds up over the day. Wear proper shoes and pace yourself; there's a lot of ground to cover.
FAQs
What's the Postcode for Flamingo Land?
Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX. It's accessed via the A169 between Malton and Pickering.
Is Parking Free at Flamingo Land?
Yes. Parking is free and included with every ticket, and the car parks are within a five-minute walk of the main entrance.
Can I Get to Flamingo Land Without a Car?
Yes. Take a train to Malton station and continue by taxi or bus, or use the Coastliner 840 bus service, which runs from Malton, York and Leeds.