Parking Near Evelina London Children's Hospital, Lambeth
Where Can I Park for Evelina London Children's Hospital?
Use the St Thomas’ Hospital car park for all Evelina drop-offs and parking. It is open 24 hours a day and costs £3.50 per hour, with 20 minutes free for drop-off or collection. Disabled patients can park free in the main car park when they show a Blue Badge registered in their name.
- Address
- Dunhill Fitness Centre, South Bank, London, SE1 7EH
- Closest listed space
- Secure Outdoor Parking in Waterloo, London SE1, 253 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Lambeth North tube station, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
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Evelina London Children's Hospital pictured with pre-booked private parking nearby, providing a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
St Thomas’ Hospital Car Park for Evelina Visitors
All drop-offs and parking for Evelina London Children’s Hospital are in the St Thomas’ Hospital car park, with access to the hospital from Lambeth Palace Road (evelinalondon.nhs.uk). The hospital car park operates 24 hours a day and the current charge is £3.50 per hour (evelinalondon.nhs.uk). A 20-minute free period is available for drop-off or collection (evelinalondon.nhs.uk).
Disabled patients can receive free parking in the main car park when they present a Blue Badge registered in their name (ECHO). Limited Blue Badge parking is available near Evelina’s Main Entrance (AccessAble). The hospital’s entrance from Lambeth Palace Road is the useful approach for families carrying children or equipment, while the car park is the designated place for both drop-offs and parking (evelinalondon.nhs.uk).
Residential and Roadside Parking Near the South Bank Hospital
Parking around the hospital is limited, so roadside space is not a dependable alternative to the St Thomas’ Hospital car park (AccessAble). The hospital sits on Lambeth Palace Road in South Bank, near Lambeth, where short visits can become difficult if a driver needs to find a legal stopping place close to the entrance.
For a brief collection or drop-off, the hospital’s own car park provides 20 minutes of free parking (evelinalondon.nhs.uk). Drivers who need longer than a quick handover should use a designated car park rather than relying on residential streets or roadside spaces, because the hospital guidance directs all parking and drop-offs to the St Thomas’ Hospital car park (evelinalondon.nhs.uk).
Drop-Off and Arrival Practicalities at Evelina
The most straightforward driving plan is to enter the St Thomas’ Hospital car park, use the 20-minute free period for a drop-off or collection, and continue to Evelina’s entrance from Lambeth Palace Road (evelinalondon.nhs.uk). This avoids trying to stop on the surrounding streets with a child, luggage or medical equipment.
The main car park also provides free parking for disabled patients who show a Blue Badge registered in their name (ECHO). The car park is open 24 hours a day, which is useful for arrivals outside daytime visiting periods (guysandstthomasspecialistcare.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near Evelina London Children’s Hospital
For a longer appointment, a priced Parksy space at Marriott London County Hall is 0.2 miles away and costs £11.50 a day. A space at Albert Barnes House is 0.3 miles away at £10.50 a day, while a space described as Evelina Children’s Hospital parking is 0.4 miles away at £10.50 a day. These daily options suit families expecting several hours on site.
Drivers needing a closer hourly booking can choose outdoor parking in Waterloo, 253 yards away, at £17.88 an hour, or a garage on Lambeth Road, 0.2 miles away, at £24.96 an hour. A space at Royal Horseguards is 0.4 miles away and costs £5.50 an hour. The daily spaces are the more practical fit for long visits or hospital shift workers, while the hourly listings suit short, planned stays.
Walking and Public Transport From Waterloo and Lambeth North
Lambeth North tube station is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from the hospital and a 6-minute walk. Waterloo International railway station is about a 7-minute walk away, and Waterloo tube station is about an 8-minute walk away. These station approaches avoid the limited parking around the site and are useful when a visit does not require a car.
The supplied route listings identify Lambeth North, Waterloo International and Waterloo tube station as the relevant nearby public-transport points. From any of them, allow for a walk across the South Bank area before reaching the hospital entrance on Lambeth Palace Road. Public transport is recommended whenever possible because parking around the area is limited (AccessAble).
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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 Evelina London Children's Hospital?
Use the St Thomas’ Hospital car park for all Evelina drop-offs and parking. It is open 24 hours a day and costs £3.50 per hour, with 20 minutes free for drop-off or collection. Disabled patients can park free in the main car park when they show a Blue Badge registered in their name.
Is There Free Parking for a Quick Drop-Off?
The St Thomas’ Hospital car park provides 20 minutes of free parking for a drop-off or collection. The car park is the designated place for hospital parking and drop-offs, so it is preferable to trying to stop on surrounding residential streets or roadside spaces, where parking is limited and not dependable.
How Much Does the Hospital Car Park Cost?
The St Thomas’ Hospital car park operates 24 hours a day and the current charge is £3.50 per hour. For a longer appointment, priced Parksy options include Marriott London County Hall at £11.50 a day, Albert Barnes House at £10.50 a day and Evelina Children’s Hospital parking at £10.50 a day.
Where Can Disabled Patients Park?
Disabled patients can receive free parking in the main car park when they present a Blue Badge registered in their name. Limited Blue Badge parking is also available near Evelina’s Main Entrance. The hospital entrance from Lambeth Palace Road is useful for families carrying children or equipment.
What Are the Closest Parksy Spaces for a Hospital Visit?
For a closer hourly booking, outdoor parking in Waterloo is 253 yards away and costs £17.88 an hour. A garage on Lambeth Road is 0.2 miles away at £24.96 an hour. A space at Royal Horseguards is 0.4 miles away and costs £5.50 an hour.
Which Public Transport Stations Are Near the Hospital?
Lambeth North tube station is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from the hospital and a 6-minute walk. Waterloo International railway station is about a 7-minute walk away, while Waterloo tube station is about an 8-minute walk away. Public transport is recommended whenever possible because parking around the area is limited.
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