--- description: "Parking near Courtauld Gallery: bookable spaces start 179 yards away at £2.30 an hour, while Drury Lane and Southbank Centre are official public car parks." title: Parking Near Courtauld Gallery, London | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-courtauld-gallery-london-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Courtauld Gallery, London Landmark Parking · London, England · Courtauld Gallery Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 151 Strand, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, WC2R 1LA [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 Courtauld Gallery? Courtauld Gallery is at 151 Strand inside Somerset House, and it does not provide general visitor parking. The gallery identifies Drury Lane and Southbank Centre as the nearest public car parks. Parksy also lists bookable spaces from 179 yards away, including a £2.30 an hour space at The Waldorf Hilton and £12 a day options in Covent Garden and on Arundel Street. Listen to article 5:53 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
151 Strand, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, WC2R 1LA
Closest listed space
Secure Parking at The Waldorf Hilton - London WC2B, 179 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Temple tube station, 267 yd (4 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Courtauld Gallery on the Strand Courtauld Gallery is at 151 Strand in Covent Garden, near London, inside Somerset House. The gallery does not provide general visitor parking. Its official access guidance identifies Drury Lane to the north and the Southbank Centre to the south as the nearest public car parks for visitors unable to use public transport (courtauld.ac.uk). Disabled parking is available at the Vernon Square campus, but it must be booked in advance through the reception team on 020 39477 717 (courtauld.ac.uk). The closest disabled badge parking spaces listed by the gallery are at Temple Place, WC2R 2PH, 266.53 metres away (courtauld.ac.uk). This makes advance planning particularly important for drivers who need step-free access close to the site. ## Busy Strand Streets and Parking Restrictions Around the Courtauld The Courtauld sits in a dense central area where Strand, Somerset House and the surrounding Covent Garden streets attract visitors throughout the day. On-street parking around the venue is controlled rather than freely available. The nearest on-street Blue Badge bays are along Surrey Street, approximately 270 metres from the venue (accessable.co.uk). Drivers using the surrounding streets need to follow the signed restrictions and bay conditions, particularly around Strand, Temple Place and Surrey Street, where ordinary stopping and Blue Badge parking are treated differently. Show map of London ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Courtauld Parksy lists several bookable spaces close to the site. A secure parking space at The Waldorf Hilton is 179 yards away and costs £2.30 an hour. A driveway space in Covent Garden is 210 yards away at £12 a day, while an allocated space on Arundel Street is 279 yards away at £12 a day. Two covered spaces on Strand, WC2R, are listed 314 yards away: one costs £150 a month and the other costs £12 a day. A secure covered space at Charter House is 0.2 miles away and costs £125 a month. These locations put drivers within a short walk of the Strand entrance, with the hourly, daily and monthly choices suited to different visit lengths. ## Drury Lane and Southbank Centre Car Parks Near the Gallery For a conventional public car park, the gallery directs drivers towards Drury Lane to the north or Southbank Centre to the south (courtauld.ac.uk). Those two named facilities are the official alternatives for visitors who cannot reach the venue by public transport, and their positions on opposite sides of the site can help drivers choose an approach that fits the rest of their journey. Disabled badge users also have the Surrey Street on-street bays, approximately 270 metres from the venue, and the closest gallery-listed spaces at Temple Place, WC2R 2PH, 266.53 metres away (accessable.co.uk; courtauld.ac.uk). The gallery's own disabled parking offer is at Vernon Square campus and requires advance booking through reception (courtauld.ac.uk). ## Temple Station and Walks to Courtauld Gallery Temple tube station is the nearest station, 267 yards from Courtauld Gallery, with a four-minute walk to 151 Strand. The station gives visitors a straightforward alternative to driving into Covent Garden, especially when nearby streets are busy or a public car park would add a longer walk. Holborn tube station is approximately an eight-minute walk away, while Chancery Lane tube station is approximately an eleven-minute walk away. These stations provide further rail choices for visitors approaching from different parts of London, with Temple remaining the closest option for the gallery and its riverside setting. Show street view near Courtauld Gallery ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [Getting here | Art Gallery of NSW](https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/plan-your-visit/getting-here/) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Getting Here](https://courtauld.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/getting-here/) - [Plan your visit](https://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/plan-your-visit/) - [Gallery Accessibility](https://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/plan-your-visit/accessibility/) - [The Courtauld Gallery](https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-courtauld-gallery/access-guides/the-courtauld-gallery) \* 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 Courtauld Gallery? Courtauld Gallery is at 151 Strand inside Somerset House, and it does not provide general visitor parking. The gallery identifies Drury Lane and Southbank Centre as the nearest public car parks. Parksy also lists bookable spaces from 179 yards away, including a £2.30 an hour space at The Waldorf Hilton and £12 a day options in Covent Garden and on Arundel Street. ### Does Courtauld Gallery Have Visitor Parking? Courtauld Gallery does not provide general visitor parking. For visitors unable to use public transport, its official access guidance identifies Drury Lane to the north and Southbank Centre to the south as the nearest public car parks. Drivers should also follow signed restrictions and bay conditions around Strand, Temple Place and Surrey Street. ### Where Is the Nearest Disabled Parking for Courtauld Gallery? The closest disabled badge parking spaces listed by the gallery are at Temple Place, WC2R 2PH, 266.53 metres away. The nearest on-street Blue Badge bays are along Surrey Street, approximately 270 metres from the venue. Disabled parking is also available at the Vernon Square campus, but it must be booked in advance through reception. ### What Bookable Parking Is Available Near Courtauld Gallery? Parksy lists a secure space at The Waldorf Hilton, 179 yards away, costing £2.30 an hour. A Covent Garden driveway is 210 yards away at £12 a day, and an allocated Arundel Street space is 279 yards away at £12 a day. Covered Strand spaces are 314 yards away, with £150 a month and £12 a day choices. ### Which Public Car Parks Are Near Courtauld Gallery? The gallery directs drivers towards Drury Lane to the north or Southbank Centre to the south for conventional public car parking. These are the two named official alternatives for visitors who cannot reach the venue by public transport. Their positions on opposite sides of the site may help drivers choose an approach that fits their journey. ### What Is the Nearest Tube Station to Courtauld Gallery? Temple tube station is the nearest station, 267 yards from Courtauld Gallery, with a four-minute walk to 151 Strand. Holborn tube station is approximately an eight-minute walk away, while Chancery Lane tube station is approximately an eleven-minute walk away. 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