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Parking in Westminster

The bustling area near Buckingham Palace is popular with tourists as they head to the many nearby attractions.

Highlights include the Trafalgar Square monuments, the famous Big Ben clock tower, and medieval Westminster Abbey. For sightseeing in London, Westminster is the perfect area to visit. However, with many visitors travelling to Westminster for this reason, parking spaces are often difficult to come by.

On-street parking charges in Westminster range from £1.70 to £4.90 per hour. There are many Westminster parking restrictions to be aware of, including resident parking in Westminster. This can make it particularly difficult for visitors and commuters to find affordable and convenient parking in Westminster.

YourParkingSpace offers the perfect solution to the issue of the City of Westminster parking.

By booking in advance with YourParkingSpace, you can ensure that there’s a cheap, convenient parking space waiting when you arrive. YourParkingSpace provides a quick and simple online platform to reserve a parking spot in advance. A wide selection of off-street parking spaces are available in the area of Westminster, including driveways and lock-up garages. Prices start from as low as £2.

Spend less time worrying about parking and more time enjoying your trip to Westminster, exploring attractions such as Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

YourParkingSpace can meet all your Westminster parking needs. Options for both long-term and short-term parking are available, with a choice of hourly or weekly bookings. Cheap parking in Westminster is easy to find with YourParkingSpace.

If you enjoy spontaneous outings, YourParkingSpace can help you secure a perfect Westminster parking spot at short notice. Bookings are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can book parking whenever it is most convenient for you. YourParkingSpace can help you find parking in Westminster today. Why not put parking in the palm of your hand by downloading our free app?

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Westminster Parking Statistics

4.9 out of 5 stars

Average parking rating for Westminster

80 reviews

By YourParkingSpace drivers for Westminster spaces

1000 parking spaces

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Nearby Attractions

Westminster is a lively area of London, close to Buckingham Palace. Westminster Abbey is a popular attraction. This beautiful royal church in the centre of London offers daily services for all. It is a World Heritage site with over a thousand years of history to explore.

Westminster is also home to the Houses of Parliament, where visitors are welcome to take a tour or watch debates and committees. The iconic Big Ben clock tower is nearby. Interestingly, the tower itself is actually called the Elizabeth Tower and the name Big Ben refers to the bell in the clock tower.

If you fancy taking a break from sightseeing, enjoy a relaxing stroll through St James’s Park. Opened in 1887, London’s finest green space has a small lake with two islands where visitors can watch resident pelicans and be dazzled by brightly coloured flowers.

Electric Vehicles

Parking in Westminster for electric cars is plentiful. There are over 200 on-street 3kw or 7kw recharging points. For electric car parking in Westminster, there are dedicated charging bays where you can charge your vehicle for up to 4 hours, between 8.30am to 6.30pm every day. There are also points fitted into lamp posts alongside resident parking bays.

Owners of electric vehicles benefit from discounted on-street parking in Westminster, a free resident’s Westminster parking permit, and no congestion charge.

A network of all electric vehicle charging points in the UK can be found on the government’s Go Ultra Low website.

Disabled Parking

Parking in Westminster with a Blue Badge offers more options about where to park and for how long. It is important to always check the signs before parking.

In Westminster, there are dedicated Blue Badge parking bays. Blue Badge holders can park for a maximum of 4 hours during controlled hours, free of charge. Outside of controlled hours, Blue Badge parking in Westminster is free of charge for as long as necessary.

Overnight, weekends & bank holidays

Many on-street Westminster parking zones are free of charge on Sundays and overnight. This varies according to the parking zone, so it is essential to check the nearby signs before parking. Parking in Westminster on Saturday is generally subject to the same parking controls as on weekdays.

On bank holidays, no controls apply to paid-for parking bays, so parking is available free of charge.

YourParkingSpace is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can help you find a parking space overnight, at the weekend, or on a bank holiday. Find a space in Westminster fast with our simple online platform.

Space Owners

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Q&As

How much does it cost to park in Westminster?

On-street parking charges for the Westminster area range from £1.70 to £4.90 per hour. Different parking zones have different parking charges, so it is important to check signs and restrictions in the area where you are parking. Avoid a Westminster parking fine by booking in advance with YourParkingSpace. This way you can ensure that you are entitled to park in the space you have booked, so you can enjoy your visit to Westminster without worrying about parking charges or restrictions.

What time is free parking in Westminster?

Parking in Westminster is free on Sundays in most areas. Many on-street parking areas also have free parking outside of controlled hours. Parking in Westminster after 6.30pm is free in many areas. But it is important to check the signs in the parking zone you are in.

Is parking in Westminster free on Sunday?

Parking in Westminster is free in many areas on Sundays. However, this varies between parking zones, so it is important to check the signs in the parking zone you are in.

Is parking free in Westminster on New Year’s Day?

Parking in Westminster on bank holidays is free of charge. On New Year’s Day in paid-for parking bays, no parking controls apply, and parking is free.

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