Parking Near Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, Marylebone
Where Can I Park for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre?
Free parking is available on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle after 6.30pm. Before then, Monday to Saturday, these roads cost 70p per 15 minutes from 9am to 6.30pm. Parksy also lists spaces 0.4 mi away, including daily, hourly and monthly options, although every choice requires a walk through the park.
- Address
- Inner Circle, Marylebone, City of Westminster, NW1 4NR
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Garage in Regents Park, London, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Baker Street tube station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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A performing arts venue Photo: Pexels / Jonas Baumann
Parking Advice for a Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Show
The venue's own guidance identifies free parking on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle after 6.30pm (openairtheatre.com). This is useful for evening performances, although spaces are on public roads rather than a dedicated theatre car park. Monday to Saturday, parking on those roads costs 70p per 15 minutes between 9am and 6.30pm (openairtheatre.com).
The box office entrance is in Regent's Park, off the Inner Circle, so road access does not place a vehicle directly beside the auditorium (openairtheatre.com). For an evening show, arriving before the surrounding roads become busy gives more time to find a legal space and walk through the park.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Venue
Parksy lists six spaces at 0.4 mi from the venue. The priced choices include a secure covered space in Palgrave Gardens at £12 a day, a driveway-style space at Staunton Hotel for £22.10 a day, and a secure 24/7 garage in Regents Park at £150 a month. The monthly option suits repeat theatre visits better than a one-off booking.
Three further 0.4 mi options are in Marylebone Square: secure 24/7 parking at £4.50 an hour, Euro Car Parks at £4.50 an hour, and secure 24/7 parking at £12.10 a day. The listings give the same 0.4 mi distance for each space, so the walk after a performance or match is approximately 0.4 mi. A daily rate can be easier to budget for a long evening, while hourly parking fits a shorter visit.
Named Car Parks Around Regent's Park
The NCP car park on Park Road, NW1 6XZ, is identified as the nearest car park to the venue by Official Theatre (officialtheatre.com). Its published charge is £25 for up to 4 hours (officialtheatre.com). Park Road provides a named alternative to parking on the Inner Circle, particularly when a driver prefers a managed car park before walking into Regent's Park.
Theatreboxoffice.org lists the Inner Circle Pay & Display car park just outside the Theatre Exit Gate and describes it as 0 minutes from that gate (theatreboxoffice.org). Its listing also records free parking on the Inner Circle after 6.30pm (theatreboxoffice.org).
Street Rules and Evening Enforcement in Regent's Park
Parking on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle is free after 6.30pm, according to the venue's getting-here guidance (openairtheatre.com). Monday to Saturday, the charge before that time is 70p per 15 minutes from 9am to 6.30pm (openairtheatre.com). The time window matters for matinees and early arrivals, when an evening performance has not yet reached the free-parking period.
The theatre's box office entrance is off the Inner Circle, while the Theatre Exit Gate is separately identified in the venue's access information (openairtheatre.com). Parking close to an entrance still requires a marked, lawful space, and the published road advice covers the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle rather than unrestricted stopping throughout the park. Drivers arriving around a show should allow for other visitors using the same roads.
Tube and Rail Walks to the Theatre
Baker Street tube station is the nearest station, at 0.4 mi and a 9-minute walk from the venue. The Theatre Exit Gate guidance gives an approximately ten-minute walk from Baker Street tube station, with the route leaving onto Marylebone Road, turning left and continuing towards York Gate (openairtheatre.com). This is the clearest public-transport choice for most theatre-goers.
Regent's Park tube station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, while Marylebone station is approximately an 11-minute walk away. Both provide alternatives when Baker Street is busy or when the journey begins on a different line. The venue's address is Inner Circle, Marylebone, City of Westminster, NW1 4NR, so the final approach continues through Regent's Park rather than along a conventional high-street frontage.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- Parking
- Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Your visit | Open Air Theatre
- Find Us | Open Air Theatre
- Regents Park Open Air Theatre Map - London
- Theatre Exit Gate
- Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Box Office
* 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 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre?
Free parking is available on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle after 6.30pm. Before then, Monday to Saturday, these roads cost 70p per 15 minutes from 9am to 6.30pm. Parksy also lists spaces 0.4 mi away, including daily, hourly and monthly options, although every choice requires a walk through the park.
Is There Free Parking for an Evening Performance?
The venue's guidance identifies free parking on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle after 6.30pm. This suits evening performances, but spaces are on public roads rather than in a dedicated theatre car park. Drivers should still use a marked, lawful space and allow time to find one before walking through the park.
How Much Does Parking Cost Before 6.30pm?
Monday to Saturday, parking on the Inner Circle, Chester Road and Outer Circle costs 70p per 15 minutes between 9am and 6.30pm. This matters for matinees and early arrivals, because the free-parking period has not started. The charge also applies when arriving before an evening performance, so the timing of the visit affects the cost.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Near the Venue?
Parksy lists six spaces 0.4 mi from the venue. Priced choices include Palgrave Gardens at £12 a day, Staunton Hotel at £22.10 a day, a Regents Park garage at £150 a month, and Marylebone Square options at £4.50 an hour, £4.50 an hour and £12.10 a day.
Which Named Car Park Is Nearest?
The NCP car park on Park Road, NW1 6XZ, is identified as the nearest car park by Official Theatre, with a published charge of £25 for up to 4 hours.
Which Station Is Closest for Walking to the Theatre?
Baker Street tube station is the nearest, at 0.4 mi and a 9-minute walk from the venue. Theatre Exit Gate guidance gives an approximately ten-minute walk via Marylebone Road towards York Gate. Regent's Park tube station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, while Marylebone station is approximately an 11-minute walk away.
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