Parking Near Kings Theatre, Southsea
Where Can I Park for Kings Theatre?
For an evening performance, Waitrose on Marmion Road is a practical option: use the outer ground level, allow an 8 minute walk, and note the 3-hour limit. Waitrose parking is also free after 6pm. For longer visits, nearby spaces include Brandon Court, 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour, and a Holiday Inn Portsmouth space, 0.4 mi away at £4.50 a day.
- Address
- 32 Albert Road
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Wimbledon Park Sports Centre, Southsea, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Fratton railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
Parking Near Southsea
A stage seen from a theatre auditorium Photo: Pexels / cottonbro studio
Event-Day Parking at Kings on Albert Road
The venue’s visitor guidance points drivers towards public parking at Waitrose on Marmion Road, using the outer ground level only. The car park is an 8 minute walk from the venue and parking is limited to 3 hours (kingsportsmouth.co.uk).
Waitrose parking is also described as free after 6pm by Visit South East England, making it a practical evening option for performances (visitsoutheastengland.com). The venue provides two disabled parking bays to the left of the Stalls entrance on Albert Road, while Blue Badge holders can park on single and double yellow lines (kingsportsmouth.co.uk).
Albert Road Restrictions Around the Venue
Blue Badge parking on single and double yellow lines is specifically included in the venue’s access guidance, alongside the two disabled bays beside the Stalls entrance (kingsportsmouth.co.uk). Drivers without a Blue Badge should not treat those marked locations or yellow lines as general event parking.
The venue sits at 32 Albert Road in Southsea, where a theatre audience arrives alongside normal local traffic. The Waitrose option on Marmion Road has a 3-hour parking limit, so a longer visit needs a different arrangement (kingsportsmouth.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Kings
A driveway space at Wimbledon Park Sports Centre is 0.2 mi away and costs £5.72 an hour. A 24/7 space at Brandon Court in Portsmouth PO5 is also 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour, putting both options within a short walk for a post-show journey.
A 24/7 space on Clarendon Road is 0.3 mi away at £13.75 an hour, while secure parking near Skin Clinic Portsmouth is 0.3 mi away at £0.80 an hour. A Holiday Inn Portsmouth space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 a day, and a 24/7 space on Somers Road in Southsea is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour.
Waitrose and Other Southsea Parking Choices
Waitrose on Marmion Road is the named public parking alternative in the venue’s getting-here guidance. The outer ground level is the relevant area, the walk takes 8 minutes, and parking is limited to 3 hours (kingsportsmouth.co.uk).
Visit South East England lists Waitrose Car Park as free after 6pm and describes it as a short walk from the venue (visitsoutheastengland.com). This makes the Marmion Road facility particularly suited to evening performances, provided the 3-hour limit fits the visit.
Fratton Station Walk to Kings Theatre
Fratton railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 0.7 mi away and a 15 min walk. The route gives rail passengers a straightforward alternative to driving into Southsea for a performance.
Kings is 0.5 mi from Southsea centre, so visitors combining a town-centre stop with the theatre can make the final approach on foot. The venue’s address is 32 Albert Road, Southsea.
* 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 Kings Theatre?
For an evening performance, Waitrose on Marmion Road is a practical option: use the outer ground level, allow an 8 minute walk, and note the 3-hour limit. Waitrose parking is also free after 6pm. For longer visits, nearby spaces include Brandon Court, 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour, and a Holiday Inn Portsmouth space, 0.4 mi away at £4.50 a day.
Is Waitrose Parking Suitable for a Kings Theatre Performance?
Waitrose on Marmion Road is the named public parking option in the venue’s getting-here guidance. Drivers should use the outer ground level. It is an 8 minute walk from the theatre and has a 3-hour parking limit. Waitrose parking is described as free after 6pm, making it suited to evening performances when the time limit fits.
Can Blue Badge Holders Park Near Kings Theatre?
The venue provides two disabled parking bays to the left of the Stalls entrance on Albert Road. Blue Badge holders can also park on single and double yellow lines under the venue’s access guidance. Drivers without a Blue Badge should not treat those marked locations or yellow lines as general event parking.
What Nearby Parking Is Available for a Longer Visit?
Waitrose on Marmion Road has a 3-hour limit, so a longer visit needs a different arrangement. A Holiday Inn Portsmouth space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 a day. Brandon Court in Portsmouth PO5 is 0.2 mi away at £4.50 an hour, while a space on Somers Road in Southsea is 0.5 mi away at £4.50 an hour.
Which Nearby Parking Spaces Are Closest?
The closest listed spaces are 0.2 mi away. Wimbledon Park Sports Centre costs £5.72 an hour, while Brandon Court in Portsmouth PO5 costs £4.50 an hour and is available 24/7. Other nearby choices include Clarendon Road at 0.3 mi and £13.75 an hour, and secure parking near Skin Clinic Portsmouth at 0.3 mi and £0.80 an hour.
Can I Travel to Kings Theatre by Train?
Fratton railway station is the nearest station, at 0.7 mi away and a 15 min walk. This provides a straightforward alternative to driving into Southsea for a performance. The theatre is 0.5 mi from Southsea centre, so visitors combining a town-centre stop with the theatre can make the final approach on foot.
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