Parking in London

[schueymcfee]

Don't know London at all, but I'm going down tomorrow for Valentines surprise to watch a show - anybody know anywhere to park around Her Maj's Theatre? and approximate cost?

Thanks.

[puggit]

schueymcfee said:

and approximate cost?

Whatever Red Ken can get off you at the time...

[d3ano]

Well over at Kings X they want £5 for 30mins! (yes, that's car parking time, not what you're thinking )
Add on top of that the £5 congestiong charge, its going to be expensive.
Its cheaper on a bike £3.50 all day and no CC.

[stumartin]

schueymcfee said:

I'm going down tomorrow for Valentines surprise

Fnarr.

[tone]

Firstly, I'd recommend arriving in the Kengestion zone after 6:31, that way you don't have to pay the ridiculous tw@.

Quite a lot of meters are free after that time as well, so if you're happy parking on street I'd suggest St. James's Square as there's generally space there in the evenings if you time it right.

[schueymcfee]

I'd totally forgot about the congestion charge!

this is going to be more expensive than I thought.

Okay, anywhere close to London like an NCP car park?

[vixpy1]

Take the train from York?

[schueymcfee]

vixpy1 said:

Take the train from York?

Should've done really, but due to my lack of planning I didn't Hey I managed to think of and booked the show in the first place all by myself - what more does she want?

I think the train is something like £100 one way if you book the same day.


>> Edited by schueymcfee on Monday 14th February 13:41

[jimothy]

schueymcfee said:

I think the train is something like £100 one way if you book the same day.

So cheaper than parking then...

Drive somewhere close to london, then catch the train. I once drove into London, parked near Hyde Park, £15 for the day and took an hour and a half to get through south London. And that was 5 years ago.

[schueymcfee]

anonymous said:

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The show finishes at about 10-10-30pm. How late does the Thameslink run?

[schueymcfee]

That's excellent info - thanks everyone.

[gtr-gaz]

I would agree with tone on this one.

I've been to Her Maj's a couple of times. Best thing is to do is park in the street. Drive round the block a few times if necessary. As mentioned, parking is free in evenings.
Failing that there are always signs for NCP car parks.

Just remember, either take an A-Z or a GPS. It's very easy to get lost in London with all the "no right turns" and one way streets!

[lotuslad]

gtr-gaz said:

Best thing is to do is park in the street. Drive round the block a few times if necessary.

Tried that while trying to park near a bar in Kings Cross before. Luckily I was bailed in the morning.