Parking Near Imperial College London, Kensington
Where Can I Park for Imperial College London?
The Dangoor Plaza campus car park is open to the public from 18.00 to midnight on weekdays and from 08.00 to midnight at weekends, with parking from £4 for up to 1 hour to £27 for up to 12 hours. Overnight parking is not permitted. Nearby options include Queen's Gate at £12 a day, 258 yards away, and Cromwell Road at £150 a month.
- Address
- Dangoor Plaza, Knightsbridge, City of Westminster, SW7 2AZ
- Closest listed space
- Premium Parking at Fraser Place Queen's Gate, London SW7, 258 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- South Kensington, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Kensington
Imperial College London stands near convenient private parking spaces, helping visitors enjoy a short walk with less circling before their visit. Photo: Pexels
South Kensington Campus Parking at Imperial College London
The campus car park at Dangoor Plaza is open to the public from 18.00 to midnight on weekdays and from 08.00 to midnight at weekends (imperial.ac.uk). Overnight parking is not permitted (imperial.ac.uk), so the facility suits evening visits, short daytime appointments and weekend access rather than late stays.
Public parking is charged at £4 for up to 1 hour, £7 for up to 2 hours, £12 for up to 4 hours, £17 for up to 6 hours, £22 for up to 9 hours and £27 for up to 12 hours (imperial.ac.uk). Staff who need a day's parking can submit a parking request by 12:00 on the Thursday of the previous week (imperial.ac.uk), making advance arrangements important for longer campus visits.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Knightsbridge Campus
Students and staff wanting a regular base can use the covered space on Cromwell Road in London SW7, 0.3 miles away, priced at £150 a month. The daily space in Queen's Gate Gardens is also 0.3 miles away and costs £21.60 a day, giving visitors a full-day option close to the campus.
For shorter visits, the Queen's Gate space is a few steps away at 258 yards and costs £12 a day. The Fraser Place Queen's Gate space is the same distance and costs £21.60 an hour, while the Millennium Knightsbridge and Hilton Park Lane car parks are each 0.3 miles away at £4.50 an hour. The hourly options suit appointments and brief visits, while the daily and monthly spaces better fit teaching days or repeated staff journeys.
Busy Parking Periods Around Imperial College London
Parking demand is likely to be strongest during university term-time travel, when students and staff are arriving near the South Kensington campus in Knightsbridge. Open days and campus events can add visitor traffic, making a nearby pre-booked space more practical than searching on arrival.
Overnight parking is not allowed (imperial.ac.uk), so drivers attending late events cannot leave a vehicle until the following morning. Staff day requests must be submitted by 12:00 on the Thursday of the preceding week (imperial.ac.uk).
Other Car Parks Near Dangoor Plaza and South Kensington
The Millennium Knightsbridge car park is 0.3 miles from the campus and charges £4.50 an hour. The Hilton Park Lane car park in South Kensington is also 0.3 miles away at £4.50 an hour, offering alternatives when the campus facility is unsuitable for the visit.
Drivers seeking longer cover can choose the covered Cromwell Road space in London SW7, 0.3 miles away, at £150 a month. A daily space in Queen's Gate Gardens is 0.3 miles away and costs £21.60 a day. These nearby options include commercial and private parking rather than the campus car park, so they are useful for visitors who need an hourly, daily or monthly stay close to the university.
Walking From South Kensington, Brompton Road and Gloucester Road Stations
South Kensington is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from Imperial College London and a 7-minute walk away. The station provides the clearest rail and Underground approach for visitors heading to Dangoor Plaza, SW7 2AZ.
Brompton Road tube station is approximately a 7-minute walk from the campus, while Gloucester Road tube station is also approximately a 7-minute walk away. These stations make walking a practical alternative when nearby parking is busy, particularly for open days, events and peak university arrivals.
Sources
- National Rail Enquiries travel information
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- Car parking | Administration and support services
- Getting here and parking
- Parking requests | Faculty of Engineering
- Plan your journey | Current students
- South Kensington | Visit
* 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 Imperial College London?
The Dangoor Plaza campus car park is open to the public from 18.00 to midnight on weekdays and from 08.00 to midnight at weekends, with parking from £4 for up to 1 hour to £27 for up to 12 hours. Overnight parking is not permitted. Nearby options include Queen's Gate at £12 a day, 258 yards away, and Cromwell Road at £150 a month.
What Are the Opening Hours and Prices at the Campus Car Park?
The Dangoor Plaza campus car park is open to the public from 18.00 to midnight on weekdays and from 08.00 to midnight at weekends. Public parking costs £4 for up to 1 hour, £7 for up to 2 hours, £12 for up to 4 hours, £17 for up to 6 hours, £22 for up to 9 hours and £27 for up to 12 hours.
Can I Park Overnight at Imperial College London?
Overnight parking is not permitted at the campus car park. The facility is therefore suited to evening visits, short daytime appointments and weekend access rather than late stays. Drivers attending late events cannot leave a vehicle until the following morning, so an alternative arrangement is needed for visits extending beyond the permitted opening period.
What Nearby Parking Is Available for a Full Day or Regular Visits?
The daily space in Queen's Gate Gardens is 0.3 miles away and costs £21.60 a day. For regular parking, the covered space on Cromwell Road in London SW7 is 0.3 miles away and costs £150 a month. These options better fit teaching days or repeated staff journeys than hourly parking.
When Should Staff Request a Day's Campus Parking?
Staff who need a day's parking can submit a parking request by 12:00 on the Thursday of the previous week. Advance arrangements are important for longer campus visits. Parking demand is likely to be strongest during university term-time travel, while open days and campus events can add visitor traffic near the South Kensington campus.
Which Stations Are Within Walking Distance?
South Kensington is 0.3 miles from the campus and a 7-minute walk away, providing the clearest rail and Underground approach for visitors heading to Dangoor Plaza, SW7 2AZ. Brompton Road tube station is approximately a 7-minute walk away, and Gloucester Road tube station is also approximately a 7-minute walk away.
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