Driving in to London Friday afternoon?

[matc]

Staying in London near Park Lane tomorrow night for a works do and I was just planning on driving in and sticking the car in an NCP. But talking to a few colleagues today and they're planning on parking at Richmond and getting the train in.

What's the best option? Is the traffic going to be an absolute nightmare on a Friday afternoon?

The OH isn't keen on lugging her bag etc. on to a load of packed trains, hence the original plan to drive.