Parking Near National Gallery, London
Where Can I Park for the National Gallery?
Blue Badge holders can book the National Gallery's single designated space on Orange Street by calling 020 7747 2885. For other drivers, Q-Park Trafalgar is the closest safe and secure car park, a couple of minutes' walk away. Parksy also lists spaces from 154 yards, including options at £7.75 an hour and £4.50 an hour.
- Address
- 2 St Martin's Place, Covent Garden, City of Westminster, WC2H 0HE
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at Travelodge Covent Garden, London, 154 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Dominion Theatre, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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National Gallery in London with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, helping visitors enjoy a short walk with less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at National Gallery on Orange Street
The site has one designated parking space on Orange Street, at the back of the National Gallery, with access to the nearby Sainsbury Wing or Getty Entrance (nationalgallery.org.uk). This is the most direct arrangement for an eligible visitor, because the space is positioned beside the building rather than in a general public car park.
The Orange Street space is reserved for Blue Badge holders, and advance booking is required by calling 020 7747 2885 (nationalgallery.org.uk). Q-Park identifies Q-Park Trafalgar as the closest safe and secure car park, a couple of minutes' walk from the gallery (q-park.co.uk). Q-Park Burlington is listed as a nearby alternative at 12 minutes away (q-park.co.uk).
Q-Park Options Around Covent Garden and Nearby Free Access
Q-Park Trafalgar is the principal named alternative for drivers heading to the site, with Q-Park describing it as the closest safe and secure car park (q-park.co.uk). Its position a couple of minutes' walk from the gallery makes it more practical than searching for a kerbside space around St Martin's Place.
Q-Park Burlington is another named option, listed at 12 minutes from the gallery (q-park.co.uk). Drivers using the public car parks should allow extra time for the walk into Covent Garden, particularly when visiting at a busy time.
Busy Covent Garden Driving Conditions and Street Rules
Access to the gallery's dedicated space is from Orange Street at the back of the building, and the space is limited to Blue Badge holders (nationalgallery.org.uk).
Whitcomb Street and Orange Street are identified in nearby gallery parking information alongside a public car park 195 metres from the Orange Street entrance (npg.org.uk). The central Covent Garden setting means street parking is best treated as a short, rule-bound stop rather than a dependable plan for a gallery visit.
Parksy Spaces Within 165 Yards of the National
Parksy lists six nearby spaces, with the closest shown at 154 yards.
Three further spaces are listed at 165 yards: a Covent Garden area space at £28 a day, an Athenaeum Hotel space at £4.50 an hour, and a Hilton Park Lane space at £4.50 an hour. These options cover hotel and area-based parking rather than the single accessible bay on Orange Street, so the listing type and distance are useful when choosing between an hourly stay and a day booking.
Walking and Rail Routes Into Covent Garden
Dominion Theatre is the nearest listed station, at 0.5 miles and an 11-minute walk from the site. Temple tube station is about a 12-minute walk, while Green Park tube station is about a 13-minute walk. Those routes give drivers a practical way to leave the car outside the most congested streets and continue on foot.
The National Gallery is at 2 St Martin's Place in Covent Garden, near London. The short walks from Temple and Green Park make public transport useful when a car park is full or when a visit is paired with other central destinations. From a booked parking space, continuing on foot can also avoid the tight approach around St Martin's Place and the gallery entrances.
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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 the National Gallery?
Blue Badge holders can book the National Gallery's single designated space on Orange Street by calling 020 7747 2885. For other drivers, Q-Park Trafalgar is the closest safe and secure car park, a couple of minutes' walk away. Parksy also lists spaces from 154 yards, including options at £7.75 an hour and £4.50 an hour.
Is There Accessible Parking at the National Gallery?
There is one designated parking space on Orange Street, at the back of the National Gallery, with access to the nearby Sainsbury Wing or Getty Entrance. It is reserved for Blue Badge holders, and advance booking is required by calling 020 7747 2885.
What Is the Closest Car Park to the National Gallery?
Q-Park Trafalgar is identified as the closest safe and secure car park, and it is a couple of minutes' walk from the gallery. Q-Park Burlington is another nearby option, listed at 12 minutes away. Drivers should allow extra time for the walk into Covent Garden at busy times.
What Are the Nearest Parksy Parking Spaces?
Parksy lists six nearby spaces, with the closest shown at 154 yards. Three further spaces are listed at 165 yards: a Covent Garden area space at £28 a day, an Athenaeum Hotel space at £4.50 an hour, and a Hilton Park Lane space at £4.50 an hour.
Can I Park on the Street Near the National Gallery?
Whitcomb Street and Orange Street are identified in nearby gallery parking information alongside a public car park 195 metres from the Orange Street entrance. The dedicated Orange Street space is limited to Blue Badge holders, so street parking is best treated as a short, rule-bound stop rather than a dependable plan.
What Public Transport Options Are Near the National Gallery?
Dominion Theatre is the nearest listed station, at 0.5 miles and an 11-minute walk from the site. Temple tube station is about a 12-minute walk, while Green Park tube station is about a 13-minute walk. These routes can help when a car park is full or the streets are congested.
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