--- description: "Parking near 9 Downing Street: six Parksy spaces are 0.3 miles away, with options from £2.50 an hour, £3 a day and £50 a week." title: Parking Near 9 Downing Street, London | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-9-downing-street-london-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near 9 Downing Street, London Landmark Parking · London, England · 9 Downing Street Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 10 Downing Street, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, SW1A 2AA [Airport Parking (LHR)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lhr) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/london) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/london) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/london) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/london) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/london) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/london) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/london) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/london) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/london) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/london) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/london) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/london) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/london) Where Can I Park for 9 Downing Street? The practical choice is a nearby central London car park, as parking directly outside the security gates is not a practical option for ordinary visitors. Abingdon Car Park offers 24-hour access and disabled spaces. Parksy lists six spaces 0.3 miles from the site, including options from £2.50 an hour, £3 a day and £50 a week. Listen to article 5:12 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
10 Downing Street, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, SW1A 2AA
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Garage Parking in Central London, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Nearest station
St. James's Park tube station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Near 9 Downing Street 9 Downing Street is next to the security gates on the west side of Whitehall, in Covent Garden near London. The practical choice is a nearby central London car park rather than trying to stop on Downing Street itself. Abingdon Car Park is described as suitable for Westminster and Downing Street, with 24-hour access and disabled spaces (holidayextras.com). Those bays are intended for signed, paid sessions rather than unrestricted visitor parking. The site is in a tightly controlled government and visitor area, so a dedicated car park is more useful for a planned visit than searching directly around the gates. ## Abingdon Car Park and Westminster Street Parking Abingdon Car Park is the named nearby facility most directly associated with Downing Street and Westminster in the available local parking guidance. Its 24-hour access is useful for early arrivals, evening appointments and visits that do not fit standard daytime hours (holidayextras.com). Disabled spaces are also noted for the facility (holidayextras.com). The council’s visitor information identifies the importance of checking the applicable zone and tariff before leaving a vehicle in a marked bay. Show map of London ## Parksy Spaces 0.3 Miles From the Site Parksy lists six spaces 0.3 miles from the site. Two are secure 24/7 garage spaces with valet and gated access, each priced at £50 a week. A secure 24/7 parking lot is listed at £3.20 an hour, while an accessible 24/7 parking lot is priced at £3 a day. Drivers needing charging can choose a 24/7 parking lot with electric charging at £2.50 an hour. A secure valet parking garage is also listed at £67 a day. These choices cover weekly parking, hourly stays, daily parking, accessible parking and electric charging, with every listed space positioned 0.3 miles from the site. ## Busy Times and Parking Rules Around Downing Street The west side of Whitehall is secured by gates, and 9 Downing Street leads a quiet life beside that security boundary (theguardian.com). The location’s government setting means drivers should treat the immediate approach as a restricted access area rather than a convenient stopping point. Parking directly outside the gates is not a practical option for ordinary visitors. A vehicle left on a surrounding street therefore needs to be in an authorised bay with the required paid session. The pressure is greatest when central Westminster is busy, making an off-street space a more dependable choice for a timed visit. ## Walking From St James's Park, Waterloo and London Waterloo St. James's Park tube station is the nearest station, 0.4 miles away and around a 9-minute walk. The route brings visitors into the Westminster area without needing to approach the security gates by car. For a short visit, using the tube can avoid the difficulty of finding a legal stopping place near the site. Waterloo International railway station is approximately an 11-minute walk away, while London Waterloo station is approximately a 12-minute walk away. Both rail options provide practical access from across London and beyond, with the final approach made on foot through central Westminster. Show street view near 9 Downing Street ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [National Rail Enquiries services](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.](https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking) - [Who lives at No 9 Downing Street? | Politics](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/shortcuts/2016/aug/22/who-lives-no-9-downing-street-brexit) - [9 Downing Street - Written questions, answers and statements](https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-07-19/35733/) - [Parking Zones CPZ Operational Hours](https://www.westminster.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/documents/Controlled_parking_zones_map.pdf) - [Westminster Central London Parking | Car Parks in London](https://www.holidayextras.com/parking-in-london/abingdon.html) \* 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 9 Downing Street? The practical choice is a nearby central London car park, as parking directly outside the security gates is not a practical option for ordinary visitors. Abingdon Car Park offers 24-hour access and disabled spaces. Parksy lists six spaces 0.3 miles from the site, including options from £2.50 an hour, £3 a day and £50 a week. ### Is There Parking Directly Outside 9 Downing Street? Parking directly outside the security gates is not a practical option for ordinary visitors. The west side of Whitehall is secured by gates, so drivers should treat the immediate approach as a restricted access area rather than a convenient stopping point. A nearby dedicated car park is more useful for a planned visit. ### What Are the Nearest Parking Options? Parksy lists six spaces 0.3 miles from the site. Choices include secure 24/7 garage spaces with valet and gated access at £50 a week, a secure 24/7 parking lot at £3.20 an hour, an accessible 24/7 parking lot at £3 a day and electric charging at £2.50 an hour. ### Does Abingdon Car Park Have 24-Hour Access? Abingdon Car Park is described as suitable for Westminster and Downing Street, with 24-hour access and disabled spaces. The 24-hour opening is useful for early arrivals, evening appointments and visits outside standard daytime hours. Disabled bays are intended for signed, paid sessions rather than unrestricted visitor parking. ### How Much Does Parking Cost Near 9 Downing Street? Parksy’s listed spaces 0.3 miles from the site include secure 24/7 parking at £3.20 an hour, electric charging at £2.50 an hour, accessible parking at £3 a day, secure valet parking at £67 a day and two secure 24/7 garage spaces at £50 a week. ### Can I Walk From Public Transport to the Site? St. James's Park tube station is 0.4 miles away and around a 9-minute walk. Waterloo International railway station is approximately an 11-minute walk away, while London Waterloo station is approximately a 12-minute walk away. 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