Where not to park in London?

In London, the double and single red lines used on Red Routes indicate that stopping to park, load, unload, or to board and alight from a vehicle is prohibited, except for licensed taxis and Blue Badge holders.



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Most of the spots in London are for residents only or metered. But some are free. To locate them you can use the SpotAngels map before navigating to your desired area. The map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you're parking near, the time you expect to be there, and your duration.

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Q-Park has 8 secure car parks outside the congestion zone, conveniently located close to tube stations to assist you on your journey:
  • Park Lane.
  • Marble Arch.
  • Queensway.
  • Knightsbridge.
  • Pimlico.
  • St. John's Wood.
  • Tower Bridge.
  • Church Street.


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There will be signs on the street advising how to do this. Most areas have a maximum time that you are allowed to park, which is typically two to four hours. This will also be advised on signs and / or information plates. You must park your vehicle entirely within the white bay markings on the road.

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Stanmore tube station is five minutes from junction 4 of the M1. It has a large car park costing £5.20 per day and although it gets busy I would be surprised it was full. From there the Jubilee line will get you to Westminster in about 35-40 minutes with departures every few minutes.

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Cheapest parking in central London
  • London Wall Car Park. ...
  • Minories Car Park. ...
  • Smithfield Car Park. ...
  • Tower Hill Car and Coach Park. ...
  • NCP London Bloomsbury Square. ...
  • NCP London Soho Brewer Street. ...
  • YourParkingSpace. ...
  • NCP London Richmond Station.


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The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.

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Congestion charge is the fee you have to pay when you drive in and out of the Congestion Charging Zone (CCZ) in London. It is a daily, £15 charge which means you can enter and exit the congestion charge zone as many times as you'd like, and the charge will remain the same for that single day.

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Oyster and contactless payment cards For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.

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