--- description: "Parking near Criterion Theatre: Q-Park Leicester Square is a three-minute walk, while Parksy spaces start at £4.50 an hour, 305 yards away." title: Parking Near Criterion Theatre, Soho | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-performing-arts-809d4462.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Criterion Theatre, Soho Landmark Parking · Soho, England · Criterion Theatre Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 224 Piccadilly Circus [Airport Parking (LCY)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lcy) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/soho) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/soho) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/soho) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/soho) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/soho) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/soho) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/soho) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/soho) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/soho) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/soho) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/soho) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/soho) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/soho) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/soho) Where Can I Park for Criterion Theatre? Criterion Theatre has no own car park, so pre-booking is practical for performances. Q-Park Leicester Square, identified as the Whitcombe Street car park, is a named option with a three-minute walk and online booking. Parksy also lists priced spaces 305 yards away, including a £28 a day driveway-style option and hourly hotel parking from £4.50 an hour. Listen to article 6:35 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
224 Piccadilly Circus
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at Hilton Park Lane, London WC2H, 305 yd (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Green Park tube station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Soho [Affordable Parking in London's Covent Garden Area £28.00/day 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/affordable-parking-in-londons-covent-garden-area-101929) [Secure Parking at Athenaeum Hotel, Covent Garden £4.50/hr 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-at-athenaeum-hotel-covent-garden-108321) [Secure Parking at Hilton Park Lane in Covent Garden £4.50/hr 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-at-hilton-park-lane-in-covent-garde-108460) [Secure 24/7 Parking at Dukes Hotel, Covent Garden £4.50/hr 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-247-parking-at-dukes-hotel-covent-garden-108991) [Convenient Parking at St Martins Lane Hotel, London £10.00/hr 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-at-st-martins-lane-hotel-london-109316) [Convenient Parking at Hilton Park Lane, London WC2H £4.50/hr 305 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-at-hilton-park-lane-london-wc2h-109565) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A stage seen from a theatre auditorium](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-performing-arts-809d4462.webp) A stage seen from a theatre auditorium Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@noura-zaher-2155056435) / Noura Zaher ## Event-Day Parking at Criterion Theatre The venue is at 224 Piccadilly Circus in Covent Garden, near Soho, and does not have its own car park (london-tourist-guide.com). Driving into the West End can be difficult when performances coincide with busy traffic, so a pre-booked space is more practical than relying on a last-minute stop. [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Leicester Square is the nearest named option, with a three-minute walk to the venue (q-park.co.uk). The operator provides online booking for a parking space (q-park.co.uk). The theatre also identifies its nearest Q-Park facility as the Whitcombe Street car park at Leicester Square and points visitors towards the Society of London Theatres and Q-Park discounted Theatreland parking scheme (criterion-theatre.co.uk). ## Named Car Parks Near Criterion Theatre Q-Park Leicester Square is the clearest named alternative for a show at the venue. Q-Park places the facility three minutes away on foot, and online pre-booking is available through the operator (q-park.co.uk). The theatre's access information places the nearest Q-Park car park at Whitcombe Street, Leicester Square (criterion-theatre.co.uk). Theatreland parking is another named arrangement rather than a separate venue car park. The Society of London Theatres and Q-Park offer a discounted scheme for theatre visitors, according to the theatre's access information (criterion-theatre.co.uk). The venue's plan-your-visit page describes nearby parking as limited street parking with pay-and-display charges (criterion-theatre.co.uk). Drivers should choose a named facility before setting off instead of treating Piccadilly Circus as a place to search for an open bay. The theatre travel guide says driving is not recommended because parking availability is limited and West End traffic is congested (dresscircle.co.uk). Show map of Soho ## Street Parking Restrictions Around Piccadilly Circus Street parking around the venue is limited and uses pay-and-display charges (criterion-theatre.co.uk). The theatre is at 224 Piccadilly Circus, so on-street parking should be considered only where the signed bay permits a visitor stay. Resident parking bays are not available for visitor parking (criterion-theatre.co.uk). That restriction makes a resident bay unsuitable for a theatre visit, even when a nearby space appears empty. West End traffic congestion is also a recognised issue for drivers approaching the venue (dresscircle.co.uk). A booked off-street space avoids depending on a legal visitor bay during a performance period, while the theatre's own parking guidance keeps the focus on limited pay-and-display availability rather than resident spaces. ## Parksy Spaces 305 Yards From Criterion Theatre Parksy lists a priced driveway-style parking option in London's Covent Garden area, 305 yards from the venue, at £28 a day. The distance is roughly a short walk after a show, although the central West End setting can make the final approach slower when crowds are leaving. Five secure hotel parking spaces are also listed 305 yards away. Athenaeum Hotel, Hilton Park Lane in Covent Garden, Dukes Hotel and Hilton Park Lane, London WC2H each cost £4.50 an hour, while St Martins Lane Hotel costs £10 an hour. These spaces suit drivers who prefer a named off-street location close to Piccadilly Circus. An hourly booking can fit a single performance, while the daily option is more straightforward for a longer visit in Covent Garden near Soho. ## Green Park Station and Walking Access Green Park tube station is the nearest station to the venue, at 0.4 miles away and a nine-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative to driving into central London for an evening performance. The venue is close to Piccadilly Circus, while the address places it in Covent Garden near Soho. Walking from Green Park keeps the final journey predictable, avoiding the limited street parking described by the theatre (criterion-theatre.co.uk). For drivers using a nearby car park, the same central location means the last part of the journey is on foot rather than by car. A nine-minute station walk gives a useful benchmark for the distance from Green Park, while the named Q-Park Leicester Square option is described as a three-minute walk from the venue (q-park.co.uk). Show street view near Criterion Theatre ## Sources - [Plan your visit](https://www.criterion-theatre.co.uk/plan-your-visit) - [Car park for Criterion Theatre](https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london/poi/criterion-theatre/) - [Access information](https://www.criterion-theatre.co.uk/access-information) - [Visitor's guide to Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus](https://www.london-tourist-guide.com/en/entertainment/theatre/london-criterion-theatre.html) - [Criterion Theatre](https://www.criterion-theatre.co.uk/) \* 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 Criterion Theatre? Criterion Theatre has no own car park, so pre-booking is practical for performances. Q-Park Leicester Square, identified as the Whitcombe Street car park, is a named option with a three-minute walk and online booking. Parksy also lists priced spaces 305 yards away, including a £28 a day driveway-style option and hourly hotel parking from £4.50 an hour. ### Does Criterion Theatre Have Its Own Car Park? No, Criterion Theatre does not have its own car park. Nearby parking is limited street parking with pay-and-display charges, and resident parking bays are not available for visitors. Because West End traffic can be congested during performances, choosing a named off-street facility before setting off is more practical than relying on a last-minute space. ### What Is the Nearest Car Park to Criterion Theatre? Q-Park Leicester Square is the nearest named option, with a three-minute walk to the venue. The theatre identifies its nearest Q-Park facility as the Whitcombe Street car park at Leicester Square. Online pre-booking is available through the operator, and the Society of London Theatres and Q-Park offer a discounted Theatreland parking scheme. ### How Much Does Parking Near Criterion Theatre Cost? Parksy lists a priced driveway-style space 305 yards from the venue at £28 a day. It also lists five secure hotel parking spaces the same distance away. Four cost £4.50 an hour, including Athenaeum Hotel, Hilton Park Lane in Covent Garden, Dukes Hotel and Hilton Park Lane, London WC2H. St Martins Lane Hotel costs £10 an hour. ### Can I Park on the Street Near Criterion Theatre? Street parking near the venue is limited and uses pay-and-display charges. Only a signed bay permitting a visitor stay should be considered. Resident parking bays are not available for visitor parking, so an apparently empty resident bay is unsuitable for a theatre visit. West End traffic congestion is also a recognised issue when approaching the venue. ### How Far Is Green Park Station From Criterion Theatre? Green Park tube station is 0.4 miles from the venue, a nine-minute walk. This provides a practical alternative to driving into central London for an evening performance. For drivers using a nearby car park, the final journey is on foot. 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