Parking Near Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham
Where Can I Park for Queen's Medical Centre?
Car park 1, entered from East Road, and car park 3, at the junction of East Road and South Road, are the main patient and visitor options. For a low-cost full-day visit, Parksy lists parking 0.3 mi away at £3.90 a day. Queens Drive Park & Ride offers parking at £4 a day, with the Medilink bus continuing to the hospital.
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Queen's Medical Centre, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Queen's Medical Centre Patient and Visitor Car Parks
The hospital’s main patient and visitor parking is in car park 1, entered from East Road, and car park 3, entered at the junction of East Road and South Road (NUH). These are the most direct options for appointments, ward visits and collections because both entrances are on the hospital’s road network.
The QMC parking map marks patient and visitor parking, main entrances and a drop-off and collection point separately from staff parking (bpna.org.uk). Accessible bays are shown within the patient and visitor parking areas on the map, helping visitors plan for a shorter transfer into the building. The hospital contact number listed with the map is 0115 924 9924, including security and car parking (bpna.org.uk).
Parksy Parking Near the Hospital
For a low-cost full-day visit, Parksy lists a space described as near Queens Medical Centre, 0.3 mi away, at £3.90 a day. A monthly space in NG7 2RW is 0.4 mi away and costs £75 a month, making it better suited to regular hospital staff, students or visitors with repeated appointments.
Hourly choices include Highfields Park on Beeston Road, 0.3 mi away at £5 an hour, and a space at Nottingham Treatment Centre on Gregory Street, 0.4 mi away at £7.50 an hour. Lenton parking with 24/7 access is 0.6 mi away at £4.38 an hour, while University Boulevard parking is 0.7 mi away at £3.75 an hour. The full-day, monthly and 24/7 options are the practical picks for longer visits or shift work.
Arriving, Dropping Off and Avoiding QMC’s Busy Periods
The QMC map identifies a drop-off and collection point alongside the main entrances, so drivers can separate a quick set-down from longer-stay parking (bpna.org.uk). The map also shows the patient and visitor parking areas in relation to the building entrances, which is useful when bringing someone who cannot walk far from a parked car (bpna.org.uk).
Drivers approaching from the south can use Queens Drive Park & Ride, just off Clifton Boulevard, where parking is £4 a day and the Medilink bus continues to the hospital (dreeam.ac.uk). The University of Nottingham advises visitors to the Medical School to use the University Park Campus visitor car park, described as a short walk from QMC (nottingham.ac.uk). These alternatives can be useful when the hospital-side spaces are inconvenient for a planned visit.
Residential and Roadside Parking Around the Hospital
East Road is particularly important for parking access because car park 1 is entered from it, while car park 3 is reached at the junction of East Road and South Road (NUH). The QMC map distinguishes patient and visitor parking from staff parking, so a marked staff area is not a substitute for a public space (bpna.org.uk).
The hospital map also labels a patient and visitor parking area, a drop-off and collection point, main entrances and staff parking only (bpna.org.uk).
Rail and Bus Routes for Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham railway station is the nearest main rail gateway for visitors travelling from outside the city, with the hospital 1.6 mi from Nottingham centre. From the station and city centre, local buses and the tram provide onward access towards the hospital campus, avoiding the need to find a space beside the buildings.
The Medilink is the named hospital shuttle route from Queens Drive Park & Ride, just off Clifton Boulevard, and arrives at the hospital (dreeam.ac.uk). The University of Nottingham’s visitor guidance also directs Medical School visitors to University Park Campus, from where QMC is a short walk (nottingham.ac.uk). For a rail journey, continuing from Nottingham station through the city transport network is more practical than walking the full distance to the hospital.
* 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 Queen's Medical Centre?
Car park 1, entered from East Road, and car park 3, at the junction of East Road and South Road, are the main patient and visitor options. For a low-cost full-day visit, Parksy lists parking 0.3 mi away at £3.90 a day. Queens Drive Park & Ride offers parking at £4 a day, with the Medilink bus continuing to the hospital.
Which Car Parks Are Best for Queen's Medical Centre Patients and Visitors?
Car park 1, entered from East Road, and car park 3, entered at the junction of East Road and South Road, are the main patient and visitor car parks. Both entrances are on the hospital’s road network, making them direct options for appointments, ward visits and collections. Accessible bays are shown within the patient and visitor parking areas.
What Is the Cheapest Full-Day Parking Near Queen's Medical Centre?
Parksy lists a space described as near Queens Medical Centre, 0.3 mi away, at £3.90 a day. For drivers approaching from the south, Queens Drive Park & Ride, just off Clifton Boulevard, has parking at £4 a day, and the Medilink bus continues to the hospital. The £3.90 option is the lower-cost full-day listing.
Is There Drop-Off and Collection Parking at Queen's Medical Centre?
The QMC map identifies a drop-off and collection point alongside the main entrances. This lets drivers separate a quick set-down from longer-stay parking. The map also shows patient and visitor parking in relation to the building entrances, which helps when bringing someone who cannot walk far from a parked car.
Can I Park in Staff Parking Around Queen's Medical Centre?
The QMC map distinguishes patient and visitor parking from staff parking, so a marked staff area is not a substitute for a public space. Car park 1 is entered from East Road, while car park 3 is reached at the junction of East Road and South Road. The map labels staff parking only separately.
How Can I Travel to Queen's Medical Centre Without Parking Beside the Buildings?
Nottingham railway station is the nearest main rail gateway, with the hospital 1.6 mi from Nottingham centre. Local buses and the tram provide onward access from the station and city centre. The Medilink runs from Queens Drive Park & Ride, while Medical School visitors can use University Park Campus, described as a short walk from QMC.
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