Parking Near Warneford Hospital, Headington
Where Can I Park for Warneford Hospital?
Warneford Hospital has very limited open-air parking on the left as you enter from Warneford Lane, so allow time to find a space. A free parking space for two hours may be available on Warneford Lane. For longer visits, Parksy lists a space near Bliss Clinical Services Ltd, 0.2 mi away, at £5.40 a day.
- Address
- Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7JX
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Bliss Clinical Services Ltd, Oxford, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Headington
Warneford Hospital in Headington, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling. Photo: Pexels
Warneford Hospital’s Own Parking on Warneford Lane
The hospital site has open-air surface parking, with the car park on the left as you enter the hospital site (AccessAble). Parking is very limited, so arriving by public transport is advised by the May Davidson Building guide (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk).
Blue Badge holders park free, with registration required because the car parks are drive-in and drive-out and have no barriers (ouh.nhs.uk). Long-stay patients can ask ward staff for guidance on applying for reduced weekly parking (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk). The hospital car park is accessed from Warneford Lane, and the site includes parking and bicycle storage (oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk).
Arriving for Appointments and Urgent Care
For an appointment, allow time to find a space because parking at the hospital is described as very limited in the May Davidson Building guide (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk). The guide also says a free parking space for two hours may be available on Warneford Lane (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk), making the street useful for a short visit when a suitable signed space is available.
Warneford Lane is the key approach to the hospital site, and the on-site car park is on the left after entering (AccessAble). Blue Badge parking is free, provided the badge is registered for the barrier-free car parks (ouh.nhs.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near the Hospital
For a full-day visit, Parksy lists a driveway space near Bliss Clinical Services Ltd, 0.2 mi away, at £5.40 a day. A space on Grays Road in Headington is 0.3 mi away and costs £14.15 a day. A 24/7 Churchill Hospital space in Headington is also 0.3 mi away at £13 a day, giving visitors and carers options suited to longer stays.
Parksy also lists a 24/7 space in Headington, OX3, 0.3 mi away, at £13 an hour, plus a 24/7 space on Saxifrage Square, OX4, 0.4 mi away, at £4.94 an hour. For a regular shift pattern, a space at North Wall Arts Centre in Oxford is 0.4 mi away and costs £100 a month. The priced options cover daily, hourly and monthly parking needs around the hospital.
Warneford Lane and Nearby Residential Parking Rules
A free parking space for two hours may be available on Warneford Lane, according to the May Davidson Building guide (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk).
Blue Badge holders can park free in the hospital car parks, but the badge must be registered for the drive-in and drive-out, barrier-free arrangement (ouh.nhs.uk). The May Davidson Building guide describes hospital parking as very limited and advises public transport (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk), so drivers should use only signed and permitted spaces around Warneford Lane rather than treating residential parking as general hospital parking.
Public Transport to the Hospital in Headington
Public transport is specifically recommended in the May Davidson Building guide because parking at the hospital is very limited (oxfordhealth.nhs.uk). The hospital is on Warneford Lane in Headington, so visitors can plan the final approach around the hospital site rather than relying on an on-site space.
The published access information identifies the hospital site as having car parking and bicycle storage (oxfordhealthcrf.nihr.ac.uk). Bus routes and station walking times are not included in the available local facts, so the practical public-transport advice supported here is to follow the hospital’s recommendation and use the route that reaches Warneford Lane most directly.
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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 Warneford Hospital?
Warneford Hospital has very limited open-air parking on the left as you enter from Warneford Lane, so allow time to find a space. A free parking space for two hours may be available on Warneford Lane. For longer visits, Parksy lists a space near Bliss Clinical Services Ltd, 0.2 mi away, at £5.40 a day.
Is There Parking at Warneford Hospital?
Yes. The hospital site has open-air surface parking on the left as you enter from Warneford Lane, but parking is very limited. The car parks are drive-in and drive-out with no barriers. Blue Badge holders park free, provided their badge is registered. Long-stay patients can ask ward staff about applying for reduced weekly parking.
Can I Park Free Near Warneford Hospital for an Appointment?
A free parking space for two hours may be available on Warneford Lane, making the street useful for a short visit when a suitable signed space is available. Hospital parking is very limited, so allow time to find a space and use only signed and permitted spaces around Warneford Lane.
What Are the Best Longer-Stay Parking Options Near Warneford Hospital?
For a full-day visit, Parksy lists a driveway space near Bliss Clinical Services Ltd, 0.2 mi away, at £5.40 a day. A space on Grays Road in Headington is 0.3 mi away at £14.15 a day, while a 24/7 Churchill Hospital space in Headington is 0.3 mi away at £13 a day.
How Much Is Nearby Parking Around Warneford Hospital?
Parksy lists daily, hourly and monthly options. A 24/7 space in Headington, OX3, is 0.3 mi away at £13 an hour, and Saxifrage Square, OX4, is 0.4 mi away at £4.94 an hour. North Wall Arts Centre in Oxford is 0.4 mi away at £100 a month.
Should I Use Public Transport to Reach Warneford Hospital?
Public transport is recommended because hospital parking is very limited. The hospital is on Warneford Lane in Headington, and visitors can plan the final approach around the hospital site rather than relying on an on-site space. Published access information also identifies car parking and bicycle storage at the hospital site.
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