--- description: "Purcell Room parking: four free Blue Badge spaces, plus a Belvedere Road option 262 yards away at £12 a day for general drivers." title: Parking Near Purcell Room, London | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-concert-hall-081f29b9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Purcell Room, London Landmark Parking · London, England · Purcell Room Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 15 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Belvedere Road, Waterloo, Greater London, SE1 8XX [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 Purcell Room? For event parking, the venue has four free Blue Badge spaces, allocated first-come and reserved for Blue Badge holders. General drivers can pre-book nearby parking, including a Belvedere Road space 262 yards away for £12 a day. The 195-yard option near the Royal National Theatre is the shortest listed walk at £17.50 an hour. Listen to article 6:13 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
Belvedere Road, Waterloo, Greater London, SE1 8XX
Closest listed space
Secure Parking Near Royal National Theatre, London SE1, 195 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Waterloo International railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
## Parking Near London [Secure Parking Near Royal National Theatre, London SE1 £17.50/hr 195 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-near-royal-national-theatre-london--110405) [Secure Parking Lot on Belvedere Road, London SE1 £12.00/day 262 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-lot-on-belvedere-road-london-se1-119496) [Affordable Parking at Cornwall Road, Waterloo - London £4.68/hr 316 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-at-cornwall-road-waterloo-londo-109595) [Convenient Covered Parking at Royal National Theatre, SE1 £9.00/hr 316 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-covered-parking-at-royal-national-theat-110317) [Secure 24/7 Lighted Garage Parking in London SE1 £65.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-247-lighted-garage-parking-london-se1-193698) [Secure Covered Parking Space in London SE1 - £100/mo £100.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-covered-parking-space-in-london-se1-100mo-118387) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A concert hall](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-concert-hall-081f29b9.webp) A concert hall Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@talharesitoglu) / Talha Resitoglu ## Event-Day Parking at Purcell Room The venue is on Belvedere Road, Waterloo, SE1 8XX, near London. Southbank Centre provides four free Blue Badge parking spaces for visitors, with access information covering booking, step-free access, access maps and guides (southbankcentre.co.uk). The Southbank Centre car park is for Blue Badge holders only, and all spaces are allocated on a first-come basis (AccessAble). Its published opening hours are Mondays to Fridays from 6am to midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays from 7am onwards (southbankcentre.co.uk). Event visitors who need an accessible space should plan around this limited provision rather than treating the facility as general parking. Parking within walking distance can be pre-booked through [YourParkingSpace](https://www.parksy.com/blog/yourparkingspace-united-kingdom-parking-review).co.uk, which connects drivers with space owners (Bachtrack). ## Parksy Spaces Near Purcell Room Parksy lists a secure parking space near the Royal National Theatre, 195 yards away, at £17.50 an hour. A secure parking lot on Belvedere Road is 262 yards away and costs £12 a day, putting the closest day-priced option on the same road as the venue. Two spaces are 316 yards away: affordable parking at Cornwall Road costs £4.68 an hour, while covered parking at the Royal National Theatre costs £15 an hour. Both involve a short walk across the South Bank after the show. A secure 24/7 lighted garage in London SE1 is 0.2 miles away at £65 a day. A secure covered parking space in London SE1 is also 0.2 miles away and costs £100 a month. The 195-yard option is the shortest listed walk, while the 0.2-mile spaces remain practical for drivers staying beyond one performance. Show map of London ## Named Alternatives Around Waterloo Looking for Car Park operates a Waterloo car park at 39 York Road, London SE1 7NQ, about an eight-minute walk from the Southbank Centre and Royal Festival Hall (lookingforcarpark.com). This gives drivers a named alternative away from Belvedere Road when the riverside approaches are busy. The venue's own car parking is restricted to Blue Badge holders, so the York Road facility is aimed at general drivers rather than accessible-space users (AccessAble). YourParkingSpace.co.uk is another named route for arranging a space within walking distance, with bookings made through a platform connecting drivers and space owners (Bachtrack). For a concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall or the venue, York Road keeps the final approach on foot to about eight minutes. ## Street Restrictions and Enforcement Near the Venue Belvedere Road is the venue address, so drivers using sat-nav should expect the final approach to run through the South Bank event area rather than a conventional standalone car-park entrance. The Southbank Centre publishes access maps and guides alongside its Blue Badge parking information (southbankcentre.co.uk). The venue's parking facilities are limited to Blue Badge holders, with spaces provided on a first-come basis (AccessAble). A general driver cannot rely on the venue car park as overflow parking after an evening performance. The Southbank Centre publishes separate travel and accessibility information for visitors, including its car-park hours and Blue Badge provision (southbankcentre.co.uk). For an event on Belvedere Road, use a named off-site facility or a pre-booked space instead of stopping in access areas around the entrance. ## Rail and Walking Access From Waterloo Waterloo International railway station is the nearest station, 0.2 miles from the venue and a five-minute walk. London Waterloo station is also about a five-minute walk away, making rail a direct alternative for concert visitors arriving from across the capital. Waterloo tube station is approximately a six-minute walk from Purcell. The short station walks make it possible to leave a car at an off-site facility and complete the final approach on foot rather than searching for kerb space near Belvedere Road. The station options serve the Waterloo locality near London, while the venue itself sits on Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. Walking from Waterloo International or London Waterloo is the quickest listed rail connection, with Waterloo tube station adding another nearby arrival point. Show street view near Purcell Room ## Sources - [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) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Purcell Room](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/purcell-room/) - [Guide to Southbank Centre](https://bachtrack.com/venue/southbank-centre) - [How to find us | travel and accessibility](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/visit-us/getting-here/) - [Southbank Centre - Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room](https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-south-bank/london-south-bank-conference-and-events/access-guides/southbank-centre-queen-elizabeth-hall-and-purcell-room) - [South Bank Parking: Southbank Centre, BFI & Riverside ...](https://lookingforcarpark.com/blog/southbank-centre-parking) \* 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 Purcell Room? For event parking, the venue has four free Blue Badge spaces, allocated first-come and reserved for Blue Badge holders. General drivers can pre-book nearby parking, including a Belvedere Road space 262 yards away for £12 a day. The 195-yard option near the Royal National Theatre is the shortest listed walk at £17.50 an hour. ### Is There Accessible Parking at Purcell Room? Southbank Centre provides four free Blue Badge parking spaces for visitors. The car park is for Blue Badge holders only, and spaces are allocated on a first-come basis. Access information includes booking, step-free access, access maps and guides. Event visitors needing an accessible space should plan around this limited provision. ### What Is the Closest General Parking Near Purcell Room? The shortest listed walk is a secure parking space near the Royal National Theatre, 195 yards away, costing £17.50 an hour. A secure parking lot on Belvedere Road is 262 yards away and costs £12 a day. ### What Named Alternatives Are Available Around Waterloo? Looking for Car Park operates a facility at 39 York Road, London SE1 7NQ, about an eight-minute walk from the Southbank Centre and Royal Festival Hall. YourParkingSpace.co.uk also connects drivers with space owners for bookings within walking distance, giving general drivers alternatives away from the venue car park. ### What Are the Parking Hours at the Southbank Centre? The published opening hours are Mondays to Fridays from 6am to midnight, and Saturdays and Sundays from 7am onwards. The facility is for Blue Badge holders only, with spaces allocated first-come. General drivers should use a named off-site facility or pre-booked space rather than relying on the venue car park. ### Can I Travel by Train or Tube Instead of Parking? Waterloo International railway station is 0.2 miles from the venue and a five-minute walk. London Waterloo station is also about a five-minute walk away, while Waterloo tube station is approximately a six-minute walk. 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