Parking Near Tower of London, Monument
Where Can I Park for the Tower of London?
The Tower of London is in a vehicle-free zone at Tower Hill, so drivers cannot park on site. Tower Hill Car and Coach Park at 50 Lower Thames Street is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, with 50 spaces. Parksy also lists a secure Tower Hill space 162 yards away for £206 a month.
- Address
- Tower of London, Tower Hill, London, ENG
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking in Tower Hill - Affordable Rates, 162 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Tower Hill tube station, 220 yd (3 min walk)
Parking Near Monument
The Tower of London beside the Thames, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby providing a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Tower of London and Tower Hill
Tower of London is in a vehicle-free zone at Tower Hill, so drivers cannot park on site (hrp.org.uk). The attraction recommends looking at nearby parking options instead, which makes an off-site space the practical choice for a museum visit.
Tower Hill Car and Coach Park is at 50 Lower Thames Street and is open 24 hours, 365 days a year (City of London). The council lists a capacity of 50 vehicles, with weekday vehicle access from 6am to 7pm and Saturday access from 6am to 1.30pm (City of London). Saba Parking lists a charge of £14 for each hour, with the fee capped at £25 between 5pm and 9am (sabaparking.co.uk).
Busy Days and Street Restrictions Around the Tower
On days when the riverside and central London are especially busy, reserving off-street parking is more dependable than searching on arrival.
Drivers using the surrounding streets need to follow the restrictions shown locally, particularly around Tower Hill and Lower Thames Street. The City of London identifies the nearby car park entry at 50 Lower Thames Street and separates weekday vehicle access from Saturday access (City of London). This makes the published access windows important for anyone planning an early arrival, a Saturday visit or a late return.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Tower
Parksy lists a secure parking space in Tower Hill, 162 yards away, priced at £206 a month. A secure 24/7 space at the Tower Hotel in E1W London is 175 yards away and costs £19.50 an hour. Both options keep the walk short while avoiding the vehicle-free approach to the site.
A space at Spitalfields Health Centre is 218 yards away at £4 an hour, while parking at Royal Court Apartments in London EC3N is 304 yards away at £3.75 an hour. The Premier Inn London Tower Bridge space is 324 yards away and costs £4 a day. A further option near Tower Bridge in Southwark is 332 yards away, priced at £83 a month.
Other Car Parks Near Tower Hill
Q-Park Tower Bridge is listed as a car park for visitors, with the Tower a short walk away (q-park.co.uk). The Circle Car Park also advertises hourly, daily and weekly parking for the Tower, with published rates of £14.59 for three hours and £21.99 for five hours (towerbridgeparking.com).
Minories Car Park is another named City of London facility nearby. It has 265 spaces, approximately 100 motorcycle spaces on level 1 and five disabled bays, with a ground-floor height of 14 feet 4.26 metres (City of London). Free motorcycle parking is available at Tower Hill Coach and Car Park, while Muscovy Street is identified as a free-parking location (sabaparking.co.uk; spotangels.com).
Tube, Rail and Walking Routes to the Tower
Tower Hill tube station is the closest public transport stop, at 220 yards from the Tower and around a three-minute walk. The station provides the most direct option for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the vehicle-free zone.
Tower Gateway is approximately a four-minute walk away, while Fenchurch Street railway station is approximately five minutes on foot. These stations make the Tower accessible from wider London rail and tube routes without bringing a vehicle into Tower Hill.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- Getting here
- National Rail Enquiries
- Getting here | Tower of London
- Tower Hill Car and Coach Park - City of London
- The Tower of London - Parking | The Circle Car Park
- Tower Hill Coach and Car Park | City of London
- Car park for Tower of London - Q-Park
- Free Parking & Garages Deals near Tower Of London
* 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 Tower of London?
The Tower of London is in a vehicle-free zone at Tower Hill, so drivers cannot park on site. Tower Hill Car and Coach Park at 50 Lower Thames Street is open 24 hours, 365 days a year, with 50 spaces. Parksy also lists a secure Tower Hill space 162 yards away for £206 a month.
What Are the Opening and Access Times for Tower Hill Car and Coach Park?
Tower Hill Car and Coach Park at 50 Lower Thames Street is open 24 hours, 365 days a year. The City of London lists weekday vehicle access from 6am to 7pm and Saturday access from 6am to 1.30pm. These published windows matter for early arrivals, Saturday visits and late returns.
How Much Does Parking at Tower Hill Car and Coach Park Cost?
Saba Parking lists a charge of £14 for each hour at Tower Hill Car and Coach Park. The fee is capped at £25 between 5pm and 9am. The car park is at 50 Lower Thames Street, and the City of London lists capacity of 50 vehicles.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Are Within Walking Distance?
Parksy lists a secure parking space in Tower Hill, 162 yards away, priced at £206 a month. A secure 24/7 space at the Tower Hotel in E1W London is 175 yards away and costs £19.50 an hour. Spitalfields Health Centre is 218 yards away at £4 an hour.
Are There Other Car Parks Near Tower Hill?
Q-Park Tower Bridge is listed as a visitor car park, with the Tower a short walk away. The Circle Car Park advertises hourly, daily and weekly parking, with rates of £14.59 for three hours and £21.99 for five hours. Minories Car Park has 265 spaces, approximately 100 motorcycle spaces and five disabled bays.
Which Public Transport Stops Are Closest to the Tower?
Tower Hill tube station is the closest public transport stop, at 220 yards from the Tower and around a three-minute walk. Tower Gateway is approximately a four-minute walk away, while Fenchurch Street railway station is approximately five minutes on foot. These routes let drivers leave the car outside the vehicle-free zone.
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