Parking Near The Edgbaston Hospital, Harborne
Where Can I Park for The Edgbaston Hospital?
Parking is free for patients and visitors, with designated disabled parking close to the entrance. For a guaranteed off-street space, Parksy lists NHS Executive in Edgbaston B16/B15, 0.4 mi away at £3.70 a day. Collection Hotel Birmingham is also 0.4 mi away, with 24/7 access at £10 a day.
- Address
- 24 Somerset Road, The Calthorpe Estate, Birmingham, B15 2QD
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at NHS Executive, Edgbaston B16/B15, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Church Road railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
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The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Parking at The Edgbaston Hospital on Somerset Road
The Edgbaston Hospital is at 24 Somerset Road, The Calthorpe Estate, Birmingham, B15 2QD. The Priory Hospital states that parking is free for all patients (circlehealthgroup.co.uk), while Birmingham Hospital, formerly Edgbaston, says parking is free of charge for patients and visitors and that designated disabled parking is close to the entrance (practiceplusgroup.com).
For a nearby NHS hospital benchmark, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham publishes a tariff of £4.40 for 0 to 1 hour, £6.60 for 1 to 3 hours, £7.70 for 3 to 4 hours and £8.80 for 4 to 5 hours, with disabled parking free (uhb.nhs.uk). Those charges apply to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, not automatically to the hospital on Somerset Road, so drivers should use the marked patient and visitor areas associated with their appointment.
Residential Parking Around the Calthorpe Estate
The hospital sits within The Calthorpe Estate near Harborne, where Somerset Road is a residential approach rather than a broad public car park. Parking on the surrounding streets can obstruct access to homes, clinical vehicles and emergency movements, particularly close to the hospital entrance.
Use a marked hospital bay or a booked off-street space instead of treating nearby residential kerbs as overflow parking. A vehicle left on a restricted section can be moved or fined under the relevant Birmingham restrictions, and a disabled bay is reserved for vehicles displaying the required badge.
Arriving for Appointments and Urgent Care
For a planned visit, use the hospital entrance shown on your appointment information and allow time to walk from the vehicle to reception. Birmingham Hospital, formerly Edgbaston, identifies designated disabled parking close to the entrance (practiceplusgroup.com), which is particularly useful for passengers who cannot manage a longer walk.
For urgent symptoms, the hospital destination is different from Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, whose official travel page lists separate car-parking arrangements and tariffs (uhb.nhs.uk). Do not use a hospital car park as a waiting area during a patient drop-off. Set down passengers safely, then move the vehicle to a permitted bay, keeping the approach clear for ambulances and other urgent traffic.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Hospital
Parksy lists a secure space at NHS Executive in Edgbaston B16/B15, 0.4 mi away, at £3.70 a day. A 24/7 space at Collection Hotel Birmingham is also 0.4 mi away and costs £10 a day, making the first option better suited to a full hospital day and the second useful when arrival or departure falls outside ordinary office hours.
Further choices include a secure 24/7 space at Bellevue Medical Centre, Edgbaston, 0.5 mi away at £4.40 a day, and a driveway in Edgbaston, B15 3JU, 0.5 mi away at £10 a day. Both offer a practical alternative for longer appointments when a guaranteed off-street bay matters more than being beside the entrance.
Two spaces near Queen Elizabeth Hospital are 0.6 mi away: a parking space in B17 at £1.16 an hour and covered parking at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham at £4.50 an hour. Hourly pricing can suit shorter visits, while the secure 24/7 listing is more useful for shift workers.
Walking and Public Transport to Somerset Road
Church Road railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi from the hospital and a 15 min walk. Harborne railway station is also about a 15 min walk away. Both options leave a final walk through The Calthorpe Estate near Harborne, so allow for the distance between the station and the Somerset Road entrance.
Train users should plan the last leg as a walk rather than assuming the station is directly beside the hospital. The nearby Parksy spaces at 0.4 mi and 0.5 mi can also work as park-and-walk alternatives when a driver is meeting a passenger, while the 0.6 mi options provide a longer walk from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital area.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- Hospital Map, Transport & Parking | Sydney Local Health District
- National Rail Enquiries
- The Priory Hospital | Private hospital in Birmingham ...
- Birmingham Hospital formerly Edgbaston | Private & NHS
- Getting to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham by car
* 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 The Edgbaston Hospital?
Parking is free for patients and visitors, with designated disabled parking close to the entrance. For a guaranteed off-street space, Parksy lists NHS Executive in Edgbaston B16/B15, 0.4 mi away at £3.70 a day. Collection Hotel Birmingham is also 0.4 mi away, with 24/7 access at £10 a day.
Is Parking Free at The Edgbaston Hospital?
The Priory Hospital states that parking is free for all patients. Birmingham Hospital, formerly Edgbaston, also says parking is free of charge for patients and visitors. Designated disabled parking is close to the entrance, and disabled bays are reserved for vehicles displaying the required badge.
Can I Park on Residential Streets Near the Hospital?
Somerset Road is a residential approach rather than a broad public car park. A vehicle left on a restricted section can be moved or fined under relevant Birmingham restrictions, so use a marked bay or booked off-street space.
What Are the Nearest Parksy Parking Spaces?
Parksy lists NHS Executive in Edgbaston B16/B15, 0.4 mi away at £3.70 a day, and Collection Hotel Birmingham, also 0.4 mi away at £10 a day. Bellevue Medical Centre is 0.5 mi away at £4.40 a day, while a driveway in Edgbaston, B15 3JU, is 0.5 mi away at £10 a day.
Which Parking Option Suits a Longer Hospital Appointment?
NHS Executive in Edgbaston B16/B15 is 0.4 mi away and costs £3.70 a day, making it suited to a full hospital day. Bellevue Medical Centre is 0.5 mi away at £4.40 a day. Both provide secure off-street alternatives when a guaranteed bay matters more than being beside the entrance.
How Far Are the Nearest Railway Stations?
Church Road railway station is 0.7 mi from the hospital and a 15 min walk. Harborne railway station is also about a 15 min walk away. Both require a final walk through The Calthorpe Estate near Harborne, so allow for the distance between the station and the Somerset Road entrance.
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