Parking Near Hampton Court Palace, Kingston upon Thames
Where Can I Park for Hampton Court Palace?
On-site parking is available, but spaces are limited and cannot be pre-booked. The venue has 10 allocated Blue Badge bays, so early arrival is important for busy events. Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.9 mi away, including options from £2.61 an hour and £5.90 a day, while Hampton Court railway station is 0.2 mi away with a five-minute walk.
- Address
- Clock Court, Hampton Wick, Greater London, KT8 9AU
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in East Molesey – Perfect & Affordable, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Hampton Court railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
Parking Near Kingston upon Thames
A performing arts venue Photo: Pexels / José Luis Reveles
Hampton Court Palace Event-Day Parking in Hampton Wick
On-site parking is available at Hampton Court Palace in Hampton Wick, but spaces are limited and cannot be pre-booked (hrp.org.uk). The venue has 10 allocated Blue Badge parking bays (hrp.org.uk), making early arrival particularly important for visitors attending a busy performance or event.
A separate Hampton Court Palace Festival arrangement lists parking at £20 on the gate, subject to availability, with advance car-parking passes available online until 4.00pm on the day of the concert (hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com). The venue address is Clock Court, Hampton Wick, Greater London, KT8 9AU.
Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of Hampton Court Palace
Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.9 mi from the venue: a secure garage in East Molesey at £75 a week, a 24/7 space on Pemberton Road at £13 an hour, parking at Carlton Mitre Hotel in Thames Ditton at £2.61 an hour, and a space at Molesey Hospital in West Molesey at £5.90 a day.
Two further options are listed 1.3 mi away in Surbiton: 24/7 parking on Brighton Road at £12 a day and 24/7 parking on Cadogan Road at £7.50 an hour. The Brighton Road and Cadogan Road spaces require the longest walk of the listed options after a show or event, while the 0.9 mi spaces leave less distance to cover on foot.
Street Parking Controls Around the Palace and Clock Court
The venue is at Clock Court in Hampton Wick, near Kingston upon Thames, where event traffic can make informal roadside parking especially unreliable. On-site parking is limited, and the official visitor guidance directs drivers towards the palace car park and public-transport options (hrp.org.uk).
Concert parking at the venue is subject to availability, so drivers arriving for a festival event should use the designated event arrangement rather than relying on nearby kerb space (hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com). A gate payment of £20 applies to that festival parking arrangement, while advance passes remain available until 4.00pm on the concert day (hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com).
Car Parks and Event Alternatives Near Hampton Court Palace
The named alternatives closest to the venue in the Parksy listings are a secure garage in East Molesey, a Pemberton Road space in East Molesey, Carlton Mitre Hotel parking in Thames Ditton, and Molesey Hospital parking in West Molesey. Each is 0.9 mi from the venue, with prices of £75 a week, £13 an hour, £2.61 an hour, and £5.90 a day respectively.
Surbiton provides two further named alternatives in the Parksy listings. Brighton Road parking is available 24/7 at £12 a day, while Cadogan Road parking is available 24/7 at £7.50 an hour; both spaces are 1.3 mi from the venue. For the Hampton Court Palace Festival, the operator lists advance car-parking passes and £20 on-gate parking subject to availability (hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com).
Hampton Court Railway Station and the Walk to the Venue
Hampton Court railway station is the nearest station, 0.2 mi from Hampton Court Palace, with a five-minute walk to the venue. The short approach makes rail a practical alternative when event parking is limited or when drivers want to avoid looking for a space after a performance.
The official visitor guidance includes public transport as part of its travel information and identifies the palace car park as an available option for drivers (hrp.org.uk). The station's proximity to the venue means visitors can leave the car outside the immediate Clock Court area and complete the final approach on foot.
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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 Hampton Court Palace?
On-site parking is available, but spaces are limited and cannot be pre-booked. The venue has 10 allocated Blue Badge bays, so early arrival is important for busy events. Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.9 mi away, including options from £2.61 an hour and £5.90 a day, while Hampton Court railway station is 0.2 mi away with a five-minute walk.
Is There Parking at Hampton Court Palace for Events?
On-site parking is available, but spaces are limited and cannot be pre-booked. The venue has 10 allocated Blue Badge parking bays, making early arrival particularly important for visitors attending a busy performance or event. For a Festival concert, parking is £20 on the gate, subject to availability, with advance car-parking passes available online until 4.00pm on the day.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Options?
Parksy lists four priced spaces 0.9 mi from the venue. These include a secure garage in East Molesey at £75 a week, Pemberton Road parking at £13 an hour, Carlton Mitre Hotel parking at £2.61 an hour, and Molesey Hospital parking at £5.90 a day. These options leave less distance to cover on foot than the 1.3 mi spaces.
How Much Does Festival Parking Cost?
For the Hampton Court Palace Festival, parking is £20 on the gate, subject to availability. Advance car-parking passes are available online until 4.00pm on the day of the concert. Drivers attending a festival event should use the designated event arrangement rather than relying on nearby kerb space, as concert parking is subject to availability.
What Alternatives Are Available in Surbiton?
Surbiton has two further Parksy options, both 1.3 mi from the venue. Brighton Road parking is available 24/7 at £12 a day, while Cadogan Road parking is available 24/7 at £7.50 an hour. These spaces require the longest walk of the listed options after a show or event.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Hampton Court railway station is 0.2 mi from the venue, with a five-minute walk. Rail is a practical alternative when event parking is limited or when drivers want to avoid looking for a space after a performance. Visitors can leave the car outside the immediate Clock Court area and complete the final approach on foot.
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