--- description: "Parking near The Guards Museum: Moreton Street is 186 yd away at £4.50 an hour; Birdcage Walk parking is not permitted." title: Parking Near The Guards Museum, Westminster | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-56a1fbff.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near The Guards Museum, Westminster Landmark Parking · Westminster, England · The Guards Museum Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 81 Petty France, Victoria, City of Westminster, SW1H 9EX [Airport Parking (LCY)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lcy) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/westminster) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/westminster) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/westminster) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/westminster) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/westminster) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/westminster) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/westminster) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/westminster) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/westminster) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/westminster) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/westminster) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/westminster) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/westminster) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/westminster) Where Can I Park for The Guards Museum? There is no on-site car park or parking immediately outside the museum at 81 Petty France. The closest priced Parksy space is on Moreton Street, 186 yd away, at £4.50 an hour. Birdcage Walk cannot be used for parking, so a pre-booked off-street space is more practical than stopping at the entrance. Listen to article 5:40 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
81 Petty France, Victoria, City of Westminster, SW1H 9EX
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Space on Moreton Street, SW1V, 186 yd (3 min walk)
Nearest station
St. James's Park tube station, 149 yd (2 min walk)
## Parking Near Westminster [Convenient Parking Space on Moreton Street, SW1V £4.50/hr 186 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-parking-space-on-moreton-street-sw1v-108474) [Secure Apex Parking in Victoria, London - 24/7 Access £15.70/day 187 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-apex-parking-in-victoria-london-247-access-108419) [Secure Parking at Hilton Park Lane - SW1E 6PA £4.50/hr 233 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-parking-at-hilton-park-lane-sw1e-6pa-108746) [Secure Garage Parking at The Grand, Trafalgar Square £10.00/hr 284 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-garage-parking-at-the-grand-trafalgar-squar-108796) [Secure Private Parking Space in Westminster, London £10.00/hr 284 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/secure-private-parking-space-in-westminster-london-109240) [Convenient Covered Parking in Victoria Street, London £12.00/day 316 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/london/convenient-covered-parking-in-victoria-street-lond-117452) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The exterior of a museum building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-56a1fbff.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@abdghat) / Abdullah Ghatasheh ## Parking at The Guards Museum on Petty France The Guards Museum is at 81 Petty France in Victoria, near Westminster. Drivers cannot use an on-site car park, and parking is not available immediately outside the museum (theguardsmuseum.com). The site is close to St James's Park, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard route, so a pre-booked space is more practical than expecting to stop at the entrance (theguardsmuseum.com). Parking outside the museum on Birdcage Walk is not permitted, although parking is allowed in some of the side streets (theguardsmuseum.com). The museum’s own directions also note that parking metres are available in some side streets (scotsguards.org). For a visit to the galleries, use a nearby bookable space rather than trying to pull up on Petty France or Birdcage Walk. ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near The Guards Museum The closest priced Parksy option is a space on Moreton Street, 186 yd away, priced at £4.50 an hour. A secure Apex space in Victoria is 187 yd away and costs £15.70 a day, giving drivers a nearby daily option rather than an hourly booking. Other nearby choices include secure parking at Hilton Park Lane, 233 yd away, at £4.50 an hour, and secure garage parking at The Grand, Trafalgar Square, 284 yd away, at £10 an hour. A secure private space in Westminster is also 284 yd away at £10 an hour, while covered parking in Victoria Street is 316 yd away at £12 a day. Show map of Westminster ## Busy Times and Street Rules Around Birdcage Walk The central Victoria setting places the museum close to major visitor landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard route (theguardsmuseum.com). Those attractions can increase demand around the museum, particularly when visitors combine a museum trip with the surrounding ceremonial sights. Birdcage Walk must not be used for parking outside the museum (theguardsmuseum.com). Parking metres operate in some side streets (scotsguards.org), while the museum directions allow parking in some side streets (theguardsmuseum.com). Drivers should therefore focus on a bookable off-street space or a marked side-street bay instead of stopping on Birdcage Walk. ## Other Nearby Car Parks and Side-Street Parking in Victoria [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists parking for the museum in its London location guide, providing another named car-park source for drivers planning a visit (q-park.co.uk). The operator’s page is specifically presented as parking for the museum, so it is a useful alternative to the Parksy spaces around Moreton Street, Victoria Street and Westminster. Some side streets have parking metres, according to the Guards Museum’s directions and the Scots Guards museum information (theguardsmuseum.com; scotsguard.org). Parking is permitted in some side streets, but Birdcage Walk is excluded from that arrangement (theguardsmuseum.com). These street options are most relevant for short visits where a marked bay is available, while a reserved car park avoids searching in the busy central area. ## St James's Park, Victoria and Green Park Access St. James's Park tube station is the nearest station, 149 yd from The Guards Museum, with a two-minute walk to 81 Petty France. The museum is described as just moments from St James's Park and easily accessible by public transport (theguardsmuseum.com). Victoria station is about an eight-minute walk away, while Green Park tube station is about an eleven-minute walk away. No bus route passes the museum (scotsguards.org), so rail and tube are the straightforward alternatives when central London traffic makes driving inconvenient. Show street view near The Guards Museum ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.](https://www.sydneyolympicpark.nsw.gov.au/parking) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [The Guards Museum | Explore British Guards History](https://theguardsmuseum.com/) - [Car Park The Guards Museum](https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london/poi/the-guards-museum/) - [How to Find Us & Directions](https://theguardsmuseum.com/your-visit/find-us/) - [The Guards Museum](https://scotsguards.org/history/guards-museum/) \* 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 The Guards Museum? There is no on-site car park or parking immediately outside the museum at 81 Petty France. The closest priced Parksy space is on Moreton Street, 186 yd away, at £4.50 an hour. Birdcage Walk cannot be used for parking, so a pre-booked off-street space is more practical than stopping at the entrance. ### What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near The Guards Museum? The closest priced Parksy option is a space on Moreton Street, 186 yd away, priced at £4.50 an hour. A secure Apex space in Victoria is 187 yd away and costs £15.70 a day. These provide nearby hourly and daily choices instead of trying to stop outside the museum on Petty France. ### Can I Park on Birdcage Walk Near the Museum? Parking outside the museum on Birdcage Walk is not permitted. Parking is allowed in some side streets, where parking metres are available in some locations. Drivers should focus on a bookable off-street space or a marked side-street bay, rather than stopping on Birdcage Walk. ### Are There Other Car Parks or Street Parking Options in Victoria? Q-Park lists parking for the museum in its London location guide. Some side streets have parking metres and parking is permitted in some side streets, but Birdcage Walk is excluded. A reserved car park avoids searching in the busy central area, while marked side-street bays are most relevant for short visits. ### Which Parking Options Offer Daily Rates Near the Museum? A secure Apex space in Victoria is 187 yd away and costs £15.70 a day. Covered parking in Victoria Street is 316 yd away at £12 a day. Other nearby choices are charged hourly, including Moreton Street at £4.50 an hour and Hilton Park Lane at £4.50 an hour. ### Which Stations Are Closest If I Leave the Car Behind? St. James's Park tube station is the nearest station, 149 yd from the museum, with a two-minute walk to 81 Petty France. Victoria station is about an eight-minute walk away and Green Park tube station about an eleven-minute walk away. 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