Parking Near Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead
Where Can I Park for Queen Victoria Hospital?
The hospital charges from 8am to 7.30pm Monday to Sunday, but stays under 30 minutes do not need a ticket. From 2 January 2026, parking over 8 hours costs £10. For longer visits, Parksy lists spaces from 316 yards away at £4.50 an hour, or 0.8 miles away at £12 a day.
- Address
- 1-14 Barn Field Place, Stonequarry, Mid Sussex, RH19 3FD
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, 316 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- East Grinstead railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
Parking Near East Grinstead
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / Jacky. T. R. Chou
Queen Victoria Hospital Car Parks and Charges
The hospital’s own parking charges operate Monday to Sunday from 8am to 7.30pm (qvh.nhs.uk). A stay of less than 30 minutes does not require a ticket (qvh.nhs.uk). This is useful for a quick appointment drop-off or collection, provided the vehicle leaves within that period.
From 2 January 2026, parking for over 8 hours costs £10 (qvh.nhs.uk). The hospital’s published information also says payment can be made by cash (qvh.nhs.uk). Limited free car parking is available on the hospital site (sussexmskhealth.co.uk), while a ramp to the front door, disabled toilets and a lift support mobility access (sussexmskhealth.co.uk).
Drivers should use the signed site entrance and allow extra time when a visit is expected to exceed the free 30-minute period.
Residential Streets Around the Hospital in Stonequarry
The hospital sits at 1-14 Barn Field Place in Stonequarry, near East Grinstead. The published driving directions place the site approximately 200 yards beyond the next mini roundabout on the left after continuing straight over it (qvh.nhs.uk), so turning into nearby residential roads to search for a space is unlikely to be a useful substitute for following the hospital approach.
Parking on surrounding streets needs to follow the restrictions shown on local signs and road markings. A hospital appointment does not itself create permission to use residents’ bays, yellow lines, access points or other controlled sections.
For a longer visit, a booked off-street space avoids relying on residential availability. Parksy lists a driveway space 0.8 miles away for £12 a day, alongside a covered space on Queens Road 0.9 miles away for £75 a week.
Arriving for Appointments, Collections and Urgent Care
For a short collection or appointment handover, the hospital’s under-30-minute parking rule can make the site more practical than leaving a vehicle for a full visit: no ticket is needed when the vehicle remains for less than 30 minutes (qvh.nhs.uk).
The front entrance has a ramp, disabled toilets and a lift (sussexmskhealth.co.uk), which helps visitors arriving with limited mobility. The hospital’s directions place the site approximately 200 yards on the left after the next mini roundabout (qvh.nhs.uk). Drivers taking someone to the main entrance should keep the approach clear and avoid using restricted roadside areas as waiting points.
The hospital’s official parking page gives charging hours as 8am to 7.30pm every day (qvh.nhs.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Queen Victoria Hospital
The closest listed option is a Parksy space 316 yards from the hospital at £4.50 an hour. It is suited to a short appointment when the hospital car park is inconvenient, although the hourly rate makes it less attractive for an extended stay. A second space is listed 0.8 miles away at £12 a day, making it more practical for a full-day visit.
At 0.9 miles, parking at the McIndoe Centre costs £1.10 an hour. A covered Queens Road space at the same distance costs £75 a week, which suits repeated visits or staff needing regular parking rather than a single appointment. A secure 24/7 lot is 1.0 mile away at £7.30 a day, giving shift workers an option with day pricing.
The furthest listed space is at Sainsbury’s East Grinstead, 1.1 miles away, at £4 a day and with 24/7 availability. The Parksy choices therefore range from the closest hourly space to weekly, daily and round-the-clock options for longer hospital visits.
Walking and Public Transport to the Hospital
East Grinstead railway station is the nearest station, 1.1 miles from the hospital and a 22-minute walk. This gives rail passengers a direct walking connection to the site without needing to find a parking space near the entrance.
The hospital’s address is 1-14 Barn Field Place, Stonequarry, Mid Sussex, RH19 3FD. Drivers following the official approach continue straight over the next mini roundabout, with the hospital approximately 200 yards on the left (qvh.nhs.uk). The station-to-hospital walk is long enough to matter for patients carrying equipment or managing limited mobility.
Public transport users should plan the final walk from East Grinstead railway station rather than assuming the station is immediately beside the hospital. The ramp at the front door, disabled toilets and lift provide mobility access once visitors reach the site (sussexmskhealth.co.uk).
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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 Queen Victoria Hospital?
The hospital charges from 8am to 7.30pm Monday to Sunday, but stays under 30 minutes do not need a ticket. From 2 January 2026, parking over 8 hours costs £10. For longer visits, Parksy lists spaces from 316 yards away at £4.50 an hour, or 0.8 miles away at £12 a day.
Is Parking Free for Short Visits?
A stay of less than 30 minutes does not require a ticket, making the hospital site useful for a quick appointment drop-off or collection. The vehicle must leave within that period. Charging hours are Monday to Sunday, from 8am to 7.30pm, so drivers should allow extra time when a visit may exceed 30 minutes.
How Much Does Hospital Parking Cost for a Long Visit?
From 2 January 2026, parking for over 8 hours costs £10. The hospital’s published information says payment can be made by cash. Limited free car parking is available on the hospital site, but drivers expecting a longer visit should allow extra time and follow the signed site entrance.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available for Appointments?
The closest listed Parksy space is 316 yards away at £4.50 an hour. A space 0.8 miles away costs £12 a day, while a secure 24/7 lot 1.0 mile away costs £7.30 a day. At 1.1 miles, Sainsbury’s East Grinstead parking costs £4 a day and is available 24/7.
Can I Park on Residential Streets Near the Hospital?
Parking on surrounding streets must follow restrictions shown on local signs and road markings. An appointment does not give permission to use residents’ bays, yellow lines, access points or other controlled sections. For a longer visit, a booked off-street space avoids relying on residential availability, including a 0.8-mile space at £12 a day.
How Far Is East Grinstead Railway Station From the Hospital?
East Grinstead railway station is 1.1 miles from the hospital, with a 22-minute walk to the site. Rail passengers should plan this final journey rather than assuming the station is immediately beside the hospital. Once visitors arrive, the front entrance has a ramp, disabled toilets and a lift for mobility access.
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