The London Palladium, where the devil to park?

[MarkVw2017]

Hello Cali Gurus,

So I have treated my wife and I to a night out at the London Palladium in a few weeks, but I have NEVER driven into London, I always take the train, but might do it in the Cali.

I'm staying for a few days in a hotel, (sorry Cali but I have no idea where to camp in London, that's a whole new thread and it will also be very cold), so does anyone know of a good long stay car park (48 hours-ish) with suitable clearance for a Cali, or anyone with a drive near by we can leave our Cali on for a few days and we will pay you in hugs and biscuits

Any advice, would be greatfully and massively received as I really don't know London at all!

 

[Wongo]

Park outside my house SE19 then train & tube into Oxford Circus Tube

 

[WelshGas]

Hello Cali Gurus,

So I have treated my wife and I to a night out at the London Palladium in a few weeks, but I have NEVER driven into London, I always take the train, but might do it in the Cali.

I'm staying for a few days in a hotel, (sorry Cali but I have no idea where to camp in London, that's a whole new thread and it will also be very cold), so does anyone know of a good long stay car park (48 hours-ish) with suitable clearance for a Cali, or anyone with a drive near by we can leave our Cali on for a few days and we will pay you in hugs and biscuits

Any advice, would be greatfully and massively received as I really don't know London at all!

Hyde Park Underground Car Park. I use it frequently. Can book on-line and excellent security. Park in amongst the Lamborghinis and Mclarens.

 

[Volkywagen]

Camp at Crystal Palace. Not far on tube

 

[MarkVw2017]

Hyde Park Underground Car Park. I use it frequently. Can book on-line and excellent security. Park in amongst the Lamborghinis and Mclarens.

Oooh, sounds very posh, thank you very mch @WelshGas

 

[No_heroes]

This is the best place to park. Clean, secure and takes a Cali no problem!

Oxford Street Parking | Oxford Street Car Park | London | Q-Park

Q-Park Oxford Street is an underground car park situated underneath Cavendish Square. Secure your space by booking online.

www.q-park.co.uk

 

[Jason wallace]

I suppose you could book the crystal palace camp site but stay in London, unless they have rules against this.

What about seeing if there are any parking deals to be had at Heathrow.....Straight off and on the M4 back to Wales.

Both could be 50% less than parking in central London and both possibly less hassle.

 

[WelshGas]

Oooh, sounds very posh, thank you very mch @WelshGas

It's not that expensive by London standards and outside the Congestion Zone.

 

[Ting Tong]

Westfield shopping centre in Shepherds Bush has a fab massive underground car park with a height restriction of 2.1m. It’s only £8 for 24hrs (max 72hrs) and cheaper if you sign up for smart parking in advance. It’s right on the central line too and outside congestion charge zone.

 

[Amarillo]

Anyone heading up from Kent into central London is welcome to park on our drive and take the bus to the station and train into central London. Eight trains per hour (off peak) from Hither Green Station to London Bridge Station with journey times from ten minutes.

 

[kp64zl]

would suggest take the train - driving in London is pretty miserable, train = less environmental impact

 

[WelshGas]

would suggest take the train - driving in London is pretty miserable, train = less environmental impact

I totally agree, But, in our case travelling by train would cost almost £400 return + £12.50/24hrs parking at the station, against about 60L of diesel, about £90 and £25/24hrs parking in London.
So we save £250/trip. Never had a problem driving in London.

And, if there are 4 of us going then the saving becomes very,very significant.

 

[Amarillo]

I totally agree, But, in our case travelling by train would cost almost £400 return + £12.50/24hrs parking at the station, against about 60L of diesel, about £90 and £25/24hrs parking in London.
So we save £250/trip. Never had a problem driving in London.

And, if there are 4 of us going then the saving becomes very,very significant.

I don’t know where in Wales you live, but an Advance return between Swansea and Paddington can be purchased for £50. Adding a travelcard to that would be a little more.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

would suggest take the train - driving in London is pretty miserable, train = less environmental impact

Would normally agree with the above, but I get the train the London everyday in the week (and cycle both ends) and often suffer delays / cancellations getting home after a night out.

+ If there are a few travelling then it often works out cheaper to drive up.

 

[WelshGas]

I don’t know where in Wales you live, but an Advance return between Swansea and Paddington can be purchased for £50. Adding a travelcard to that would be a little more.

I only travel 1st Class, that's why i bought a California SE.

 

[Perfectos]

+1 for Hyde park u/g, secure , cheap and highly convenient

 

[Perfectos]

London Parking | Guaranteed Spaces

Find parking, wherever and whenever you need it, online or via the JustPark app. Reserve a space at over 45,000 locations. Trusted by 10 million drivers.

www.justpark.com

 

[HectaTheSpecta]

London Parking | Guaranteed Spaces

Find parking, wherever and whenever you need it, online or via the JustPark app. Reserve a space at over 45,000 locations. Trusted by 10 million drivers.

www.justpark.com

www.justpark.com is a great app and it’s a +1 from me for finding reasonably priced parking and we use it all of the time.

 

[MarkVw2017]

Hyde Park Underground Car Park. I use it frequently. Can book on-line and excellent security. Park in amongst the Lamborghinis and Mclarens.

Hi @WelshGas , do you have a link. I've Google Hyde park car park and it shows me loads of car park? Is it the q park one?

 

[Perfectos]

Hi mark, look at my previous post for the link

 

[WelshGas]

Hi @WelshGas , do you have a link. I've Google Hyde park car park and it shows me loads of car park? Is it the q park one?

That’s the one.

Park Lane Car Park | Park Lane Parking | London | Q-Park

Q-Park Park Lane is a large underground car park situated beneath Hyde Park and outside of the Congestion Zone. Pre-book online now!

www.q-park.co.uk

Marble Arch Car Park is basically the same car park, different entrance.

Marble Arch Parking | Marble Arch Car Park | London | Q-Park

Q-Park Marble Arch is a large underground car park situated beneath Hyde Park and outside of the Congestion Zone. Book your space online now.

www.q-park.co.uk

 

[MarkVw2017]

That’s the one.

Park Lane Car Park | Park Lane Parking | London | Q-Park

Q-Park Park Lane is a large underground car park situated beneath Hyde Park and outside of the Congestion Zone. Pre-book online now!

www.q-park.co.uk

Thanks.it looks like a posh car park, thought I would never say that about a car park. So it's £77 for two nights, so if I book it, does that mean I'm guaranteed a car park space or is it still dog eat dog?. Would hate to drive 5 hours only to find I can't get a space when I get in. Do you get an allocated parking space number or something like that? Apologies for the novice questions!

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks.it looks like a posh car park, thought I would never say that about a car park. So it's £77 for two nights, so if I book it, does that mean I'm guaranteed a car park space or is it still dog eat dog?. Would hate to drive 5 hours only to find I can't get a space when I get in. Do you get an allocated parking space number or something like that? Apologies for the novice questions!

Yes. No allocated space. There will be a space. I’ve never had a problem even when the London Marathon was on.

 

[WelshGas]

Thanks.it looks like a posh car park, thought I would never say that about a car park. So it's £77 for two nights, so if I book it, does that mean I'm guaranteed a car park space or is it still dog eat dog?. Would hate to drive 5 hours only to find I can't get a space when I get in. Do you get an allocated parking space number or something like that? Apologies for the novice questions!

I know it seems expensive/posh and no doubt there will be comments about the cost, but it’s secure and it’s there within walking distance of all the sights.

 

[MarkVw2017]

I know it seems expensive/posh and no doubt there will be comments about the cost, but it’s secure and it’s there within walking distance of all the sights.

Love my car's, feel the car park will be a hidden tourist attraction for me thanks very much!!!