Parking Near Buckingham Palace, Westminster
Where Can I Park for Buckingham Palace?
For general visitors, Q-Park Victoria at SW1P 2TX is the closest safe and secure public car park and is just a short walk from Buckingham Palace. Parksy lists spaces 269 yd away, including a secure parking garage in Victoria at £12 a day and secure covered Palace Street spaces at £250 a month. Disability parking pass holders requiring step-free access can pre-book site parking.
- Address
- Buckingham Gate, Victoria, City of Westminster, SW1A 1AA
- Closest listed space
- Secure Allocated Parking Space in Westminster, London, 269 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Victoria, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Westminster
A well-known visitor attraction Photo: Pexels / Efrem Efre
Parking at Buckingham Palace Itself
For step-free access, parking at the site is available to disability parking pass holders who require it, and the space must be pre-booked with the Specialist Sales team (rct.uk). This is the only attraction-specific parking arrangement identified for drivers visiting Buckingham Palace, so it is intended for eligible visitors rather than general parking.
For general visitors, Q-Park Victoria is the closest safe and secure car park, described by Q-Park as being just a short walk from the attraction (q-park.co.uk). The car park is at SW1P 2TX, and its position makes it the main public parking choice to consider when driving to the site.
Parksy Parking Spaces Around Palace Street and Victoria
Parksy lists four priced spaces 269 yd from Buckingham Palace. Two are secure covered spaces on Palace Street, priced at £250 a month, while a secure parking garage in Victoria at SW1E 5BA is priced at £12 a day. A secure allocated parking space in Westminster is also priced at £12 a day.
Two further Parksy spaces are listed 283 yd away at £10 an hour. One is secure garage parking at The Grand, Trafalgar Square, and the other is a secure private parking space in Westminster. The 269 yd options are the closest listed spaces, while the 283 yd choices provide an hourly alternative for shorter visits.
Other Named Car Parks Near Buckingham Palace
Q-Park Victoria is the nearest public car park recommended by Q-Park for the attraction (q-park.co.uk). Its location at SW1P 2TX is also identified as having six accessible parking bays (ataxia.scot). This gives drivers who need an accessible bay a named option close to Buckingham Palace.
Grosvenor Hill car park is another named facility nearby. Care Park describes it as its car park near Buckingham Palace, with a 15-minute route through Green Park to the palace (carepark.co.uk). The route through Green Park makes it a practical alternative for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Buckingham Gate area.
Victoria and Nearby Tube Stations for Walking to Buckingham Palace
Victoria is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi and a 7 min walk from Buckingham Palace. It is the clearest rail choice for visitors parking farther from the attraction or switching from public transport for the final part of the journey.
Down Street tube station is approximately a 6 min walk away, while St. James's Park tube station is approximately an 8 min walk away. Both provide alternatives for approaching the site on foot, with the station choice depending on the direction of the wider journey.
Sources
* 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 Buckingham Palace?
For general visitors, Q-Park Victoria at SW1P 2TX is the closest safe and secure public car park and is just a short walk from Buckingham Palace. Parksy lists spaces 269 yd away, including a secure parking garage in Victoria at £12 a day and secure covered Palace Street spaces at £250 a month. Disability parking pass holders requiring step-free access can pre-book site parking.
Can I Park at Buckingham Palace Itself?
Parking at the site is available for disability parking pass holders who require step-free access. The space must be pre-booked with the Specialist Sales team. This arrangement is intended for eligible visitors rather than general parking, so general visitors should consider nearby public facilities or listed parking spaces.
What Is the Closest Public Car Park to Buckingham Palace?
Q-Park Victoria is the nearest public car park recommended by Q-Park for the attraction. It is at SW1P 2TX and is described as just a short walk away. Its position makes it the main public parking choice to consider when driving to Buckingham Palace, and it has six accessible parking bays.
How Much Do Parksy Spaces Near Palace Street Cost?
Parksy lists four priced spaces 269 yd from Buckingham Palace. Two secure covered spaces on Palace Street cost £250 a month, while a secure parking garage in Victoria at SW1E 5BA and a secure allocated parking space in Westminster each cost £12 a day. Two further spaces 283 yd away cost £10 an hour.
Is There Another Car Park Near Buckingham Palace?
Grosvenor Hill car park is another named nearby facility. Care Park describes it as its car park near Buckingham Palace, with a 15-minute route through Green Park to the palace. This provides an alternative for drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate Buckingham Gate area.
Which Stations Are Closest for Walking to Buckingham Palace?
Victoria is the nearest station, at 0.3 mi and a 7 min walk from Buckingham Palace. Down Street tube station is approximately a 6 min walk away, while St. James's Park tube station is approximately an 8 min walk away. Station choice depends on the direction of the wider journey.
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