Parking Near London Zoo, Camden
Where Can I Park for London Zoo?
The zoo’s car park is on Outer Circle, with entrance postcode NW1 4SX, and opens at 10am daily. It closes at 8:30pm, so plan evening departures around that time. Blue Badge holders can park on Outer Circle for up to four hours, and a disabled parking bay is positioned in front of the entrance.
- Address
- Outer Circle, St. John's Wood, City of Westminster, NW1 4RY
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Garage in St John's Wood, London, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Chalk Farm tube station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
Parking Near Camden
A zoo Photo: Pexels / Molnár Tamás Photography™
London Zoo Car Park on Outer Circle
The site’s own car park is on Outer Circle in Regent’s Park, with the entrance postcode NW1 4SX, making it the most direct choice for visitors arriving by car (londonzoo.org). Parking is available for a charge a short walk from the Zoo entrance and opens at 10am each day (londonzoo.org). The car park closes at 8:30pm (londonzoo.org), so evening departures need to be planned around that closing time.
The venue’s main opening time is 10am daily (londonzoo.org). A disabled parking bay is positioned in front of the entrance, and Blue Badge holders can park on Outer Circle for up to four hours (londonzoo.org).
Q-Park and Other Parking Around Regent’s Park
Q-Park lists parking near London Zoo as a nearby option on the doorstep of Regent’s Park and describes the facility as safe, convenient and value for money (q-park.co.uk).
The zoo’s own parking information places its car park a short walk from the entrance and identifies Outer Circle as the entry road (londonzoo.org). For drivers approaching by satellite navigation, the venue gives NW1 4SX as the car-park postcode (londonzoo.org). The zoo is outside the congestion charging zone (londonzoo.org), so the access decision is chiefly about the parking facility and the surrounding Regent’s Park roads rather than entering the charge zone.
When St John’s Wood Parking Is Busiest
The zoo’s home page also warns that its car park may be busier than usual on Sunday 20 September (londonzoo.org).
Outer Circle is the access road for the car park, and the venue gives NW1 4SX for sat-nav users (londonzoo.org). Blue Badge holders can use Outer Circle for up to four hours, while a disabled bay is available in front of the entrance (londonzoo.org). The car park closes at 8:30pm (londonzoo.org), so leaving a vehicle beyond that time is not compatible with the facility’s published hours.
Parksy Spaces Near London Zoo
Parksy lists several alternatives in St John’s Wood and NW1 for drivers who prefer to reserve a space away from the attraction’s own car park:
- A secure parking garage in St John’s Wood, 0.3 mi away, costs £17.70 a day.
- A covered space at Marriott London Regents Park, 0.4 mi away, costs £10.80 a day.
- A covered parking space in Oval Road, 0.4 mi away, costs £12 a day.
Further choices include a secure covered space in Chester Gate, 0.5 mi away, at £100 a month. An hourly space near the British Heart Foundation is 0.5 mi away and costs £11.30 an hour, while a space near the Electric Ballroom in NW1 is also 0.5 mi away and costs £24.50 an hour. The daily options are better suited to a full zoo visit, while hourly parking can work for a shorter stop.
Walking From Chalk Farm and Nearby Tube Stations
Chalk Farm tube station is the nearest station to London Zoo, at 0.6 mi away and around a 13-minute walk. The station provides the clearest rail-and-walking option for visitors who would rather avoid driving through St John’s Wood and Regent’s Park. The route finishes at the zoo’s address on Outer Circle, St John’s Wood, NW1 4RY.
Lord’s tube station is around a 14-minute walk from the site, while St John’s Wood tube station is around a 16-minute walk away. These alternatives place the attraction within walking reach from several stations, although Chalk Farm has the shortest published distance and time. The zoo is in St John’s Wood, near Camden, and its visitor entrance is on Outer Circle (londonzoo.org).
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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 London Zoo?
The zoo’s car park is on Outer Circle, with entrance postcode NW1 4SX, and opens at 10am daily. It closes at 8:30pm, so plan evening departures around that time. Blue Badge holders can park on Outer Circle for up to four hours, and a disabled parking bay is positioned in front of the entrance.
What Is the Postcode and Opening Time for the Zoo Car Park?
The car park entrance postcode is NW1 4SX, on Outer Circle in Regent’s Park. Parking is available for a charge and is a short walk from the entrance. The car park opens at 10am each day and closes at 8:30pm, while the venue’s main opening time is also 10am daily.
Can Blue Badge Holders Park Near the Entrance?
A disabled parking bay is positioned in front of the entrance. Blue Badge holders can park on Outer Circle for up to four hours. The car park is on Outer Circle, and the entrance postcode is NW1 4SX, which can be used by drivers approaching by satellite navigation.
Which Parksy Spaces Are Closest and How Much Do They Cost?
A secure parking garage in St John’s Wood is 0.3 mi away and costs £17.70 a day. A covered space at Marriott London Regents Park is 0.4 mi away and costs £10.80 a day. A covered parking space in Oval Road is also 0.4 mi away and costs £12 a day.
What Are the Longer-Stay and Hourly Parking Alternatives?
A secure covered space in Chester Gate is 0.5 mi away at £100 a month. An hourly space near the British Heart Foundation is 0.5 mi away and costs £11.30 an hour. A space near the Electric Ballroom in NW1 is also 0.5 mi away and costs £24.50 an hour. Daily options suit a full zoo visit better.
Which Tube Station Is Closest for Walking?
Chalk Farm tube station is the nearest, at 0.6 mi away and around a 13-minute walk. Lord’s tube station is around a 14-minute walk away, while St John’s Wood tube station is around a 16-minute walk away. Chalk Farm has the shortest published distance and time, with the route finishing on Outer Circle.
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