--- description: Kensington Palace has no general visitor parking. Find nearby options, including Kensington Gardens parking from 8:30am to 6:30pm and spaces 308 yd away. title: Parking Near Kensington Palace, Bayswater | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-98329eaf.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Kensington Palace, Bayswater Landmark Parking · Bayswater, England · Kensington Palace Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Palace Avenue [Airport Parking (LCY)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lcy) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/bayswater) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/bayswater) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/bayswater) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/bayswater) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/bayswater) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/bayswater) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/bayswater) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/bayswater) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/bayswater) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/bayswater) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/bayswater) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/bayswater) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/bayswater) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/bayswater) Where Can I Park for Kensington Palace? Kensington Palace has no on-site parking for general visitors, so plan for an off-site space. Kensington Gardens provides chargeable parking from 8:30am to 6:30pm, while Parksy lists a secure covered space at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 308 yd away, for £30.25 a day. Queensway tube station is 0.4 mi away and an 8 min walk. Listen to article 5:20 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
Palace Avenue
Closest listed space
Secure Covered Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 308 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Queensway tube station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
## Parking Near Bayswater [Secure Covered Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens £30.25/day 308 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-covered-parking-at-thistle-hotel-kensington-108333) [Convenient Parking at Holiday Inn Kensington High Street £25.68/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-at-holiday-inn-kensington-high--112198) [Affordable Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens £13.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-at-thistle-hotel-kensington-gar-108278) [Secure Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens £3.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-at-thistle-hotel-kensington-gardens-108496) [Convenient Parking at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens £3.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-at-thistle-hotel-kensington-gar-108645) [Affordable Parking Near Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens £3.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-near-thistle-hotel-kensington-g-108752) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors inside a museum gallery](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-98329eaf.webp) Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@ray-zhu-394879929) / Ray Zhu ## Parking at Kensington Palace on Palace Avenue Kensington Palace has no on-site parking for general visitors, and the attraction recommends avoiding travel by car because nearby facilities are limited (HRP). The site is in South Kensington, near Bayswater, on Palace Avenue, so drivers should plan for an off-site space rather than expecting a visitor car park at the entrance. Accessible parking is handled separately: a number of spaces on site are reserved for visitors with accessibility requirements, and advance booking is strongly recommended (HRP). Kensington Gardens also provides chargeable car parking from 8:30am to 6:30pm (The Royal Parks), giving drivers a nearby official option within the gardens rather than a dedicated palace car park. ## Busy Times and Parking Rules Around Kensington Gardens Parking pressure is greatest when visitors are arriving for the palace and the surrounding Royal Parks, because nearby car parking facilities are limited (HRP). Kensington Gardens parking is chargeable from 8:30am to 6:30pm (The Royal Parks), so a visit spanning those hours needs to be planned around the gardens’ operating charges. Blue Badge holders can park free of charge in Kensington Gardens, subject to a 4-hour time limit (The Royal Parks). The official palace guidance recommends avoiding car travel, while the gardens’ parking rules provide the specific concession for eligible vehicles (HRP; The Royal Parks). Show map of Bayswater ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Kensington Palace Parksy lists a secure covered hotel parking space at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 308 yd from the site, at £30.25 a day. A Holiday Inn Kensington High Street space is 0.3 mi away and costs £25.68 an hour, making the distance convenient but the hourly rate more suited to a short stop. Further Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens options are 0.4 mi away. One affordable space costs £13 a day, while three other spaces cost £3.75 an hour each. These spaces offer a choice between a day rate and hourly parking for visitors who want to leave the car outside the palace grounds. ## Other Named Car Parks Near the Palace [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Queensway is the nearby commercial car park recommended by Q-Park for visitors seeking safe and secure parking near Kensington Palace (Q-Park). Kensington High Street Car Park is another named option, with weekday charges 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 ([Saba Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/appeal-saba-parking-parking-charge-notice)). The facility is open 24 hours a day, which can help drivers planning an early arrival or a late departure. ## Walking and Rail Access From Queensway Tube Station Queensway tube station is the nearest station to Kensington Palace, at 0.4 mi away and an 8 min walk. The station provides a practical alternative to searching for limited parking near the palace, particularly for visitors approaching from central London. The palace is 0.5 mi from Bayswater centre. From the Queensway area, visitors can complete the final approach on foot to Palace Avenue in South Kensington, near Bayswater, instead of bringing a car into the surrounding streets. Show street view near Kensington Palace \* 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 Palace? Kensington Palace has no on-site parking for general visitors, so plan for an off-site space. Kensington Gardens provides chargeable parking from 8:30am to 6:30pm, while Parksy lists a secure covered space at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 308 yd away, for £30.25 a day. Queensway tube station is 0.4 mi away and an 8 min walk. ### Is There Parking at Kensington Palace? There is no on-site parking for general visitors, and official guidance recommends avoiding travel by car because nearby facilities are limited. Visitors should plan for an off-site space rather than expecting a car park at the entrance. A number of on-site spaces are reserved for visitors with accessibility requirements, and advance booking is strongly recommended. ### How Much Does Kensington Gardens Parking Cost and When Is It Available? Kensington Gardens provides chargeable car parking from 8:30am to 6:30pm. Blue Badge holders can park free of charge in Kensington Gardens, subject to a 4-hour time limit. A visit spanning the gardens’ operating hours needs to be planned around these parking charges and the applicable concession. ### What Parksy Parking Spaces Are Near Kensington Palace? Parksy lists a secure covered space at Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 308 yd away, for £30.25 a day. A Holiday Inn Kensington High Street space is 0.3 mi away and costs £25.68 an hour. Further Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens options are 0.4 mi away, including one at £13 a day and three at £3.75 an hour. ### What Other Car Parks Are Near Kensington Palace? Q-Park Queensway is a nearby commercial car park recommended by Q-Park for visitors seeking safe and secure parking. Kensington High Street Car Park is open 24 hours a day, with weekday charges 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. ### How Far Is Queensway Tube Station From Kensington Palace? Queensway tube station is the nearest station, at 0.4 mi away and an 8 min walk. It provides an alternative to searching for limited parking nearby, particularly for visitors approaching from central London. 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