Parking Near Kensington Gardens, Bayswater
Where Can I Park for Kensington Gardens?
Drivers can park within Kensington Gardens between 8:30am and 6:30pm, making it the closest official option for the lawns, palace and gardens. Blue Badge holders park free, subject to a 4-hour limit. Parksy also lists spaces at 0 yd from the site, including parking at £3.38 an hour and £3.75 an hour.
- Address
- Kensington Gardens, London, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 0 yd (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Queensway tube station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Bayswater
Kensington Gardens provides a green setting, while pre-booking a nearby private parking space means a short walk and less time circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking Inside Kensington Gardens
Drivers can park within Kensington Gardens, with car parking charged between 8:30am and 6:30pm (royalparks.org.uk). Blue Badge holders park free of charge, subject to a 4-hour time limit (royalparks.org.uk). This is the most direct choice for visits centred on the lawns, palace and gardens.
The site forms part of London’s Royal Parks and covers 265 acres (royalparks.org.uk), so the best access point depends on which area you are visiting. Kensington Gardens is in Kensington Gardens, near Bayswater, with the park itself providing the closest official parking option identified for the attraction.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Kensington
Central London demand is particularly noticeable during weekends, school holidays and periods of good weather, when visitors arrive for the open green space and palace attractions. Kensington Gardens is a free park open to visitors (yha.org.uk), which adds to pressure on nearby parking during popular leisure periods.
Parking inside the gardens is chargeable from 8:30am to 6:30pm (royalparks.org.uk), while Blue Badge parking has a 4-hour limit (royalparks.org.uk). The surrounding Bayswater and Kensington streets are subject to local restrictions, controlled bays and limited kerb space, so drivers should use a marked space rather than relying on informal roadside parking.
Parksy Parking Spaces by Kensington Gardens
Parksy lists three spaces at 0 yd from the site: secure parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens at £3.75 an hour, convenient parking at Thistle Kensington Palace, SW7 at £3.38 an hour, and a second secure Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens space at £3.75 an hour. These are the closest listed choices for drivers who want to leave the car beside the gardens.
A secure garage space at Thistle Hotel, W2 is 0.3 mi away and costs £27.30 a day. An affordable space near Thistle Hotel Kensington is also 0.3 mi away at £3.75 an hour. For a slightly longer walk, a space near Hyde Park in London W2 is 0.4 mi away and costs £13 a day.
Other Car Parks Near Kensington Palace and the Gardens
Q-Park provides secure parking near Kensington Palace (q-park.co.uk), making it a practical alternative when the attraction-side spaces are unsuitable. Kensington High Street Car Park is another named option in the area, with rates of £4.90 for up to 1 hour, £9.80 for up to 2 hours, £20 for up to 4 hours, £30 for up to 12 hours and £33 for up to 24 hours (sabaparking.co.uk).
The gardens themselves are free to enter (yha.org.uk), but that does not make surrounding car parks free. Drivers looking for a free official option can use parking within Kensington only where the Blue Badge concession applies, with the 4-hour limit retained (royalparks.org.uk).
Tube Stations and Walking Routes to Kensington Gardens
Queensway tube station is the nearest listed station, 0.4 mi from Kensington and an 8-minute walk. The route suits visitors who prefer to avoid central London driving and arrive close to the park’s northern side.
Lancaster Gate tube station is also about an 8-minute walk away, while Bayswater is about a 10-minute walk away. Kensington is in Kensington, near Bayswater, and the station choices make public transport useful when road parking is busiest.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Kensington Gardens?
Drivers can park within Kensington Gardens between 8:30am and 6:30pm, making it the closest official option for the lawns, palace and gardens. Blue Badge holders park free, subject to a 4-hour limit. Parksy also lists spaces at 0 yd from the site, including parking at £3.38 an hour and £3.75 an hour.
Is Parking Available Inside the Gardens?
Yes. Car parking is available within Kensington Gardens and is charged between 8:30am and 6:30pm. It is the most direct choice for visits centred on the lawns, palace and gardens. Blue Badge holders park free of charge, subject to a 4-hour time limit.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Spaces?
Parksy lists three spaces at 0 yd from the site. Two secure spaces at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens cost £3.75 an hour, while convenient parking at Thistle Kensington Palace, SW7 costs £3.38 an hour. These are the closest listed choices for leaving a car beside the gardens.
How Much Does Kensington High Street Car Park Cost?
Kensington High Street Car Park charges £4.90 for up to 1 hour, £9.80 for up to 2 hours, £20 for up to 4 hours, £30 for up to 12 hours and £33 for up to 24 hours. It is a named option in the area near Kensington Palace and the gardens.
When Is Parking Around Kensington Busiest?
Demand is particularly noticeable during weekends, school holidays and periods of good weather. Surrounding Bayswater and Kensington streets have local restrictions, controlled bays and limited kerb space, so drivers should use a marked space rather than relying on informal roadside parking.
Which Tube Station Is Nearest?
Queensway tube station is the nearest listed station, 0.4 mi from Kensington and an 8-minute walk. Lancaster Gate tube station is also about an 8-minute walk away, while Bayswater is about a 10-minute walk away. These choices can help when road parking is busiest.
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