Parking in Erith

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Erith is located in south-east London, part of the London Borough of Bexley, on the south bank of the River Thames. In its recent history, Erith has undergone extensive redevelopment and modernisation. It has moved away from its industrial past to become more of a residential and commercial area. 

Data published in 2013 identified Erith as having some of the lowest property prices in the London area. Reasons for this are believed to be its remoteness and Erith’s low-lying situation, which makes it prone to flooding when global warming causes an expected rise in sea levels.   

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You can find off-street parking at the Northumberland Heath council car park, at the Morrisons on James Watt Way, and in the Riverside Shopping Centre. There is also on-street parking available on Bexley Road, Erith High Street, and Walnut Tree Road.

Resident and business parking permits are available through the London Borough of Bexley website: www.bexley.gov.uk/services/parking/street-parking-council-operated-car-parks 

Northumberland Heath, Mill Road car park (postcode DA8 1HW)

Pay and Display tickets can be purchased or parking sessions can be arranged through the cashless provider RingGo – location code 26007.

Charging Times: Monday to Sunday 8am - 6pm

90 public parking bays

5 disabled bays

Motorcycle parking is free and any bay may be used

Car park uses CCTV

On-Street Parking

Pay and Display tickets can be purchased or parking sessions can be arranged through the cashless provider RingGo.

Riverside Shopping Centre Car Park

Cross Street and Queen Street (DA8 1RG)

•       147 spaces
•       Parking is free for the first three hours (terms and conditions apply, see car park signage).
•       A height restriction of 2.1m applies.
•       Car park is private property and is managed by Smart Parking Ltd on behalf of the owners.

Morrisons Car Park

James Watt Way (DA8 2AH)

•       670 spaces
•       Parking is free for the first three hours (terms and conditions apply, see car park signage).
•       Open Monday to Saturday, 07:00-22:00; Sunday 10:00-16:00.
•       A height restriction of 2.1m applies.
•       Disabled spaces provided.
•       No height restrictions.

Alternatively, you can browse the options available at YourParkingSpace. We have short term and long term options available within easy access of Erith.

Hall Place and Gardens: Touted as ‘one of the South East’s best-kept secrets’, the historic house and garden has events throughout the year with a focus on education. Entrance to the garden is free, while entrance to the hall costs £10 or £24.50 for a family – well worth it when considering the amount of history there is to soak up.

Riverside Shopping Centre: Located in the heart of Erith, there are over 35 stores to check out and a number of great food and drink establishments to stop by at while taking a break from shopping. There is even a soft play area for the kids at Kassiopi Cove.

Danson Park: Not too far away in Welling is Danson Park, one of London’s best open spaces. It features a boating lake, with a boathouse restaurant, and picturesque woodland and green areas. There are events all year round open to the public, including a fireworks night, fairgrounds and circuses, and the Danson Festival.

Planning a night out in Erith? Find convenient parking with YourParkingSpace within walking distance of the city’s main theatres and cinemas.

By Train: Erith Station is serviced by Southeastern with trains to Dartford, Gillingham, Gravesend, London Cannon Street, and London Charing Cross. On the same line is Slade Green Railway Station and it serves the eastern part of town.

By Bus: Erith is served by London Buses routes 99, 229, 428, 469, B12 and N89.

Disabled parking is provided and parking is free for Blue Badge holders across all car parks as long as the Blue Badge is displayed correctly. 

The Blue Badge parking scheme is operational in Erith. To search for the disable car park that is closest to your destination, see the Blue Badge Parking website.

Electric vehicle charging stations are available at several locations in Erith. These can be found at:

•       London Hire Ltd (DA8 2AD)
•       Asda Belvedere (DA17 6DF)
•       Starbucks Belvedere (DA17 6LD)

A network of all electric vehicle charging points can be found on the government's Go Ultra low website.

On-street parking is free on Sundays and between 5.30pm and 8.30 am Monday to Saturday.

Some exceptions may apply, so ensure that you read all nearby signage before leaving your car.

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When was the Erith Leisure Centre opened?

The Erith Leisure Centre was opened in 2005.

How far from London City Centre is Erith by train?

Erith is a 40-50 minute trip by train depending on the time of day.