Parking Near Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge
Where Can I Park for Royal Papworth Hospital?
The main visitor parking is Car Park 2 on the Addenbrooke’s site, reached from Papworth Road, CB2 0AY. The operator lists a £5.80 single appointment charge and a £29.20 weekly ticket. Patients can arrange discounted rates on 01223 638896, but on-site spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.
- Address
- Papworth Road, Cambridge, CB2 0AY
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Addenbrooke's Car Park 2, Cambridge, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cambridge South railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
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The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Royal Papworth Hospital Car Parks and Concessions
The hospital’s main visitor parking is Car Park 2 on the Addenbrooke’s site, reached from Papworth Road, CB2 0AY. The operator lists a single appointment charge of £5.80 per visit, with a weekly ticket priced at £29.20 (sabaparking.co.uk). Patients are entitled to discounted rates, with the discount arranged on 01223 638896 (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
Parking on site is limited and spaces cannot be guaranteed, so arriving with extra time is sensible (royalpapworth.nhs.uk). Six designated Blue Badge bays are available, and parking is free for Blue Badge holders for a maximum of 4 hours (accessable.co.uk). The hospital’s directions advise drivers using Babraham Road Park & Ride to drive to the site and park in Car Park 2 (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
Arriving for Appointments and the Emergency Department
Car Park 1 has reopened following a fire, but the hospital still advises that on-site parking is limited and spaces cannot be guaranteed (royalpapworth.nhs.uk). A maximum 30-minute period applies to the short-stay arrangement described in the hospital’s travel update, making it useful for a quick set-down rather than a lengthy appointment visit (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
For a longer visit, Car Park 2 is the practical destination because the hospital’s patient directions identify it as the car park for the site (royalpapworth.nhs.uk). The hospital also directs drivers towards Babraham Road Park & Ride, where parking is free and disabled spaces and electric charging points are available (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
Parking Controls on Papworth Road and Nearby Streets
The hospital is on Papworth Road, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, within the Addenbrooke’s campus area. The hospital’s own travel update says parking on site is limited, so nearby residential streets should not be treated as an overflow car park (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
Drivers using a Blue Badge have six designated bays at the hospital, with free parking restricted to 4 hours (accessable.co.uk). The hospital’s car-park update also describes a maximum 30-minute arrangement, so short stopping and longer parking need to be kept separate (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near the Hospital Campus
The closest priced Parksy listing is a car-park space at Addenbrooke’s Car Park 2, 0.2 mi away, priced at £4.40 an hour. Its location makes it a straightforward choice for a hospital appointment or visitor who wants to stay close to the campus. A driveway space on Blinco Grove, Cambridge CB1, is 0.6 mi away and costs £1.50 a month, making it better suited to regular parking or a shift worker than a brief visit.
A space on Worts Causeway is 0.7 mi away at £2.58 a day, while a car-park space near Rosie Hospital is 0.7 mi away at £4.44 an hour. Babraham Road has a space 0.9 mi away at £9.38 an hour, and a space at Clayton Hotel is 0.9 mi away at £2.50 an hour. The longer-stay choices are the Blinco Grove monthly space and the Worts Causeway daily space.
Cambridge South Station and Bus Connections
Cambridge South railway station is the nearest station, 0.2 mi from the hospital and a 5-minute walk away. The hospital’s directions also identify Babraham Road Park & Ride as a way to reach the site, with free parking at all Cambridge Park and Ride sites (royalpapworth.nhs.uk).
The hospital’s public travel information recommends checking its directions for the best Park and Ride site for the journey, while the Babraham Road route is specifically included in the hospital’s instructions for drivers (royalpapworth.nhs.uk). Cambridge South provides the clearest rail alternative for a patient or visitor arriving by train, with the station-to-hospital walk taking 5 minutes.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Hospital Map, Transport and Parking
- National Rail Enquiries
- Getting here
- Parking at Royal Papworth Hospital
- Getting to Royal Papworth Hospital
- Car Park 2 | Addenbrooke's Hospital
- Car park 1 on campus closed - please allow extra time for ...
- Royal Papworth Hospital | The UK's leading heart and lung ...
* 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 Royal Papworth Hospital?
The main visitor parking is Car Park 2 on the Addenbrooke’s site, reached from Papworth Road, CB2 0AY. The operator lists a £5.80 single appointment charge and a £29.20 weekly ticket. Patients can arrange discounted rates on 01223 638896, but on-site spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.
How Much Does Hospital Parking Cost?
Car Park 2 has a single appointment charge of £5.80 per visit and a weekly ticket priced at £29.20. Patients are entitled to discounted rates, which can be arranged by calling 01223 638896. Parking on site is limited, so spaces cannot be guaranteed and arriving with extra time is sensible.
Where Should I Park for a Longer Appointment?
For a longer visit, Car Park 2 is the practical destination because patient directions identify it as the car park for the site. Car Park 1 has reopened following a fire, but on-site parking remains limited and spaces cannot be guaranteed. The short-stay arrangement has a maximum 30-minute period.
Is Parking Free for Blue Badge Holders?
There are six designated Blue Badge bays, and parking is free for Blue Badge holders for a maximum of 4 hours. The free parking restriction is 4 hours, so Blue Badge users should keep this limit in mind when planning a visit. On-site parking remains limited, and spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Can I Use Park and Ride to Reach the Hospital?
Drivers can use Babraham Road Park & Ride, where parking is free and disabled spaces and electric charging points are available. The hospital’s directions advise drivers using Babraham Road Park & Ride to drive to the site and park in Car Park 2. Free parking is available at all Cambridge Park and Ride sites.
What Are the Nearest Alternatives to Hospital Parking?
Cambridge South railway station is 0.2 mi from the hospital and a 5-minute walk away. The closest priced Parksy space is at Addenbrooke’s Car Park 2, 0.2 mi away, priced at £4.40 an hour. Longer-stay options include Blinco Grove at £1.50 a month and Worts Causeway at £2.58 a day.
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