Parking Near East Street Library, Faraday
Where Can I Park for East Street Library?
East Street Library is at 168-170 Old Kent Road, Greater London, SE1 5NA. The closest listed option is a secure Setchell Way space, 0.2 mi away, costing £75 a week. For shorter stays, a 24/7 Keats Close space is 0.3 mi away at £6.88 an hour, avoiding the uncertainty of searching for a legal kerbside space.
- Address
- 168-170 Old Kent Road, Old Kent Road, Greater London, SE1 5NA
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Space for Rent in Setchell Way, London SE1, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Elephant & Castle railway station, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
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Parking at East Street Library on Old Kent Road
East Street Library is at 168-170 Old Kent Road, Old Kent Road, Greater London, SE1 5NA, near Faraday.
The site is on Old Kent Road, where an off-street space is generally more practical for a visit involving books, children or mobility needs. A Setchell Way driveway space is listed 0.2 mi away, giving a nearby option without relying on a library forecourt.
Named Parking Options Near the Old Kent Road Library
A secure parking space in Setchell Way, London SE1, is 0.2 mi away and costs £75 a week.
For shorter stays, a 24/7 space at Keats Close, SE1 London, is 0.3 mi away at £6.88 an hour. Two further spaces 0.3 mi away are listed at price on enquiry, including a City of London parking lot and a 24/7 Southwark space in Paragon. These options spread parking away from the library frontage and Old Kent Road traffic.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around East Street Library
Old Kent Road is a busy through route, so arriving during shopping, school-run or commuter periods can make kerbside parking harder to find.
Local authority library guidance elsewhere highlights that street spaces can be limited and subject to signed time limits, with parking excluded from the main road in one comparable library setting (new.newcastle.gov.uk). An off-street booking avoids the uncertainty of searching for a legal kerbside space.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of East Street Library
The closest listed Parksy option is a secure parking space in Setchell Way, London SE1, 0.2 mi from the site at £75 a week. Three spaces are listed 0.3 mi away: a secure allocated space in London SE1 4SR at £100 a month, a 24/7 Keats Close space at £6.88 an hour and an affordable Southwark space in SE1 5XW at £75 a week.
Two further 0.3 mi choices are available for drivers comparing locations rather than fixed prices: a City of London parking lot and a 24/7 Southwark space in Paragon are both listed at price on enquiry. The mix covers weekly, monthly, hourly and daily-style parking needs, while keeping every listed space within a short walk of the library.
Rail and Walking Access to East Street Library
Elephant & Castle railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 mi from the library and around a 17 min walk. This gives rail passengers a straightforward alternative to driving for visits that do not require carrying bulky items.
Borough tube station is also nearby, at approximately an 18 min walk from the site. Both stations place the library within walking reach from central Southwark, while the Old Kent Road address makes the final leg part of a longer local street journey rather than a station-adjacent arrival.
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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 East Street Library?
East Street Library is at 168-170 Old Kent Road, Greater London, SE1 5NA. The closest listed option is a secure Setchell Way space, 0.2 mi away, costing £75 a week. For shorter stays, a 24/7 Keats Close space is 0.3 mi away at £6.88 an hour, avoiding the uncertainty of searching for a legal kerbside space.
What Is the Closest Parking to East Street Library?
The closest listed option is a secure parking space in Setchell Way, London SE1. It is 0.2 mi from East Street Library and costs £75 a week. The space provides an off-street alternative to searching for kerbside parking on busy Old Kent Road, particularly during shopping, school-run or commuter periods.
Is There Hourly Parking Near East Street Library?
A 24/7 parking space at Keats Close, SE1 London, is 0.3 mi from East Street Library and costs £6.88 an hour. This is the listed hourly option for shorter visits. The walk from the space keeps parking away from the library frontage and Old Kent Road traffic.
What Weekly or Monthly Parking Is Available Near East Street Library?
Weekly options include a secure Setchell Way space 0.2 mi away at £75 a week and an affordable Southwark space in SE1 5XW, 0.3 mi away, also at £75 a week. A secure allocated space in London SE1 4SR is 0.3 mi away and costs £100 a month.
Can I Park on the Street Near East Street Library?
Old Kent Road is a busy through route, and kerbside parking can be harder to find during shopping, school-run or commuter periods. Street spaces can be limited and subject to signed time limits. An off-street booking provides a more certain option than searching for a legal space on the road.
How Far Is Elephant & Castle Station From East Street Library?
Elephant & Castle railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 mi from East Street Library and around a 17 min walk. Borough tube station is also nearby, at approximately an 18 min walk. These routes offer a walking alternative for visits that do not require carrying bulky items.
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