Parking Near Southampton General Hospital, St James
Where Can I Park for Southampton General Hospital?
The hospital’s published tariff is £2.90 for up to 1 hour, rising to £8.70 for up to 5 hours. Blue Badge parking includes 26 spaces in the orange main car park, 64 in the blue car park and 16 under another hospital area. For repeated visits, a Coxford driveway is 200 yards away for £75 a month.
- Address
- Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Space for Rent in Coxford, Hampshire, 200 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Millbrook railway station, 1.4 mi (30 min walk)
Parking Near St James
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Southampton General Hospital Car Parks and Blue-Badge Bays
The published tariff is £2.90 for up to 1 hour, £5.30 for up to 2 hours, £6.30 for up to 3 hours, £7.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.70 for up to 5 hours (uhs.nhs.uk). These short-stay bands are most relevant for appointments, tests and visiting.
Blue Badge parking is provided in several parts of the site: 26 spaces on the lower level of the orange main car park, 64 spaces in the blue car park and 16 spaces under another hospital area (uhs.nhs.uk). The hospital's visitor information also lists undercover motorcycle parking in the orange main visitor car park, with additional motorcycle bays by the South Academic Block and West Wing (uhs.nhs.uk). Use the car park suited to the destination building rather than assuming every entrance leads directly to the same reception.
Residential Roads Around Tremona Road
The hospital is on Tremona Road in Southampton, near St James, and the surrounding streets are residential as well as hospital-serving routes.
Drivers using residential roads should follow the signs and markings present on the particular street, including any parking bays, yellow lines, permit controls or time limits. A space near the hospital is not automatically available for hospital users, and blocking driveways, junctions or access points can create problems for residents and emergency traffic. For a long consultation, ward visit or shift, a listed off-street space is more predictable than moving between residential roads around Tremona Road.
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of the Hospital
Parksy lists a driveway space in Coxford, Hampshire, 200 yards away for £75 a month. The monthly price makes that the clearest fit for repeated visits, regular treatment schedules or staff needing a consistent longer-term arrangement. A space on Hollybrook Close in Southampton SO16 is 0.2 miles away at £1 an hour, giving short-stay visitors a lower-priced hourly alternative.
Other nearby listings include a space near Spire Southampton Hospital in Shirley, 0.2 miles away at £4 a day, and a space at the hospital, 0.3 miles away at £6.25 an hour. Genesis Care Southampton in SO16 has a space 0.3 miles away at £4 an hour, while Dale Valley Road has a secure space 0.4 miles away at £4.50 an hour. The hourly listings suit appointments or visits when their walking distance works for the destination building, while the monthly Coxford option is better aligned with repeated shifts.
Drop-Offs and Busy Arrival Periods at Southampton General Hospital
For a quick passenger arrival, use the hospital's signed access and set-down arrangements rather than stopping on a residential road or obstructing the main approach. A driver collecting someone who is mobility-impaired should allow time to reach the appropriate entrance after parking, especially when the visitor car park is busy.
The emergency department needs a clear route for ambulances and urgent patients, so ordinary hospital parking should not be used as an alternative to emergency access. The site has a separate orange main visitor car park and blue-badge provision around the hospital (uhs.nhs.uk), which helps drivers choose a designated area before arriving.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital
- National Rail Enquiries
- Parking at Southampton General Hospital
- Parking charges information
- Getting to Southampton General and Princess Anne hospitals
- For visitors - parking at Royal South Hants 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 Southampton General Hospital?
The hospital’s published tariff is £2.90 for up to 1 hour, rising to £8.70 for up to 5 hours. Blue Badge parking includes 26 spaces in the orange main car park, 64 in the blue car park and 16 under another hospital area. For repeated visits, a Coxford driveway is 200 yards away for £75 a month.
How Much Do Southampton General Hospital Car Parks Cost?
The published short-stay tariff is £2.90 for up to 1 hour, £5.30 for up to 2 hours, £6.30 for up to 3 hours, £7.50 for up to 4 hours and £8.70 for up to 5 hours. These bands are most relevant for appointments, tests and visiting.
Where Is Blue Badge Parking at the Hospital?
Blue Badge parking is provided in several parts of the site. There are 26 spaces on the lower level of the orange main car park, 64 spaces in the blue car park and 16 spaces under another hospital area. Choose the car park suited to the destination building.
Can I Park on Residential Roads Near Tremona Road?
Residential roads around Tremona Road have their own signs and markings, including parking bays, yellow lines, permit controls or time limits. A space is not automatically available for hospital users, and drivers should avoid blocking driveways, junctions or access points. For longer stays, a listed off-street space is more predictable.
What Parksy Parking Is Available for Regular Hospital Visits?
A driveway space in Coxford is 200 yards away for £75 a month, making it suited to repeated visits, regular treatment schedules or consistent longer-term arrangements. For shorter stays, Hollybrook Close is 0.2 miles away at £1 an hour, while other hourly options are 0.3 or 0.4 miles away.
Where Should I Stop for a Drop-Off or Collection?
Use the hospital’s signed access and set-down arrangements for a quick passenger arrival rather than stopping on a residential road or obstructing the main approach. Allow time to reach the appropriate entrance after parking, particularly when the visitor car park is busy.
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