Parking Near Watford Palace Theatre, England
Where Can I Park for Watford Palace Theatre?
For a performance, the venue recommends Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road, postcode WD17 2PS. It is less than a 5-minute walk away. The closest priced Parksy space is a 24/7 driveway in Sutton, 155 yd from the venue, at £1 an hour. Palace Car Park charges £2 for up to 2 hours, but closes at 9pm, or 6pm on Sundays.
- Address
- 24 Clarendon Road, North Watford, Watford, WD17 1JZ
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking in Sutton, Watford - EV Charging Available, 155 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Watford High Street railway station, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Parking Near Watford
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Event-Day Parking at Watford Palace Theatre
For a performance at Watford Palace Theatre, the venue recommends Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road, with postcode WD17 2PS. The theatre’s travel advice places Sutton Car Park less than a 5-minute walk away (watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk), making it the clearest official starting point for drivers arriving by car.
The council lists Palace car park tariffs of £2 for up to 2 hours, £3.10 for 3 hours, £4.10 for 4 hours, £5.10 for 5 hours, £6.10 for 6 hours and £6.10 for 7 hours (watford.gov.uk). Harlequin Watford lists Palace Car Park opening times as 7am–9pm, with Sunday opening from 9am–6pm, and tariffs of £2.90 for up to 3 hours, £4.20 for 3–4 hours, £5.20 for 4–5 hours and £6.20 for 5–6 hours (harlequinwatford.com). A late-running show therefore needs particular attention to the published closing time.
Nearby Parksy Spaces for a Watford Show
The closest priced Parksy listing is a 24/7 driveway space in Sutton, Watford, 155 yd from the venue, at £1 an hour. A secure monthly space in Watford is 221 yd away at £82 a month, while a covered space at Wilmington Close is 230 yd away at £12 a day. These locations keep the walk short when a performance finishes and the surrounding roads are busy.
Further priced choices include secure 24/7 parking at Jurys Inn Watford, WD17, 306 yd away at £4 an hour, plus parking on Exchange Road, Watford WD18, 0.2 mi away at £5 an hour. A 24/7 space at a church in Watford, Hertfordshire, is also 0.2 mi away at £1 an hour. The nearest listings are suited to a quick walk after a show, while the 0.2-mile options allow a slightly longer exit from the theatre area.
Named Alternatives Around the Venue
Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road is the named alternative promoted by the venue, and its postcode is WD17 2PS (watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk). The car park is less than a 5-minute walk from the theatre according to the venue’s travel guidance (watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk). Its position on Estcourt Road gives drivers a specific destination rather than relying on general town-centre parking.
Palace Car Park is another named option in the town-centre area. Watford Borough Council lists its charges as £2 for up to 2 hours, £3.10 for 3 hours, £4.10 for 4 hours, £5.10 for 5 hours, £6.10 for 6 hours and £6.10 for 7 hours (watford.gov.uk). Harlequin Watford identifies Palace Car Park as open from 7am–9pm, or 9am–6pm on Sundays (harlequinwatford.com).
Street Restrictions Near Clarendon Road
The venue address is 24 Clarendon Road, North Watford, Watford, WD17 1JZ. Sutton Car Park is on Estcourt Road at WD17 2PS, and the theatre’s own directions recommend using it for visits by car (watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk). Drivers heading to a performance can use the named car park rather than attempting to stop outside the theatre on Clarendon Road.
Palace Car Park is subject to the opening times published by Harlequin Watford: 7am–9pm on its standard schedule and 9am–6pm on Sundays (harlequinwatford.com). The town-centre setting means a car left for an evening performance should be parked in an authorised car park, with the published closing time considered before arrival. Sutton Car Park and Palace Car Park are the named parking destinations in the available venue and operator guidance.
Rail and Walking Access to the Theatre
Watford High Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from Watford Palace Theatre, with an 8-minute walk to the venue. This is a practical route for evening performances because it avoids searching for a town-centre space close to show time.
Watford Junction railway station is approximately a 9-minute walk away, while Watford tube station is approximately an 18-minute walk away. The venue is at 24 Clarendon Road, so rail passengers can plan the final approach around the theatre’s Clarendon Road address and arrive on foot rather than adding to event-day traffic.
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* 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 Watford Palace Theatre?
For a performance, the venue recommends Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road, postcode WD17 2PS. It is less than a 5-minute walk away. The closest priced Parksy space is a 24/7 driveway in Sutton, 155 yd from the venue, at £1 an hour. Palace Car Park charges £2 for up to 2 hours, but closes at 9pm, or 6pm on Sundays.
Which Car Park Does the Venue Recommend?
Sutton Car Park on Estcourt Road is the venue’s recommended option for visits by car. Its postcode is WD17 2PS, and the theatre’s travel guidance places it less than a 5-minute walk away. It gives drivers a specific destination for a performance rather than attempting to stop outside on Clarendon Road.
How Much Does Palace Car Park Cost?
Watford Borough Council lists Palace Car Park at £2 for up to 2 hours, £3.10 for 3 hours, £4.10 for 4 hours, £5.10 for 5 hours, £6.10 for 6 hours and £6.10 for 7 hours. Harlequin Watford lists different tariffs, including £2.90 for up to 3 hours and £6.20 for 5–6 hours.
When Does Palace Car Park Close?
Palace Car Park is listed as open from 7am–9pm on its standard schedule, with Sunday opening from 9am–6pm. A late-running show therefore needs particular attention to the published closing time. A car left for an evening performance should be parked in an authorised car park with closing time considered before arrival.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Spaces?
The closest priced Parksy listing is a 24/7 driveway space in Sutton, 155 yd away at £1 an hour. Other short-walk choices include a secure monthly space 221 yd away at £82 a month and covered parking at Wilmington Close, 230 yd away at £12 a day. Jurys Inn Watford is 306 yd away at £4 an hour.
Can I Travel by Train and Walk?
Watford High Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.4 mi from the theatre, with an 8-minute walk to the venue. Watford Junction railway station is approximately a 9-minute walk away, while Watford tube station is approximately an 18-minute walk away. The venue is at 24 Clarendon Road.
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