🚗 Fonthill Car Park – The Complete Finsbury Park Parking Guide
Affordable daily parking at Finsbury Park Station – EV bays, Blue Badge access & easy walk to Emirates Stadium, Manor House & local shops.
🚗 Type: Surface Pay-&-Display Car Park (Privately Operated)
🕒 Open: 07:30–19:00 Monday–Sunday
🌟 Rating: 3.2/5 (Google Reviews)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £2.50 | Pay-&-Display (coins, card, RingGo) |
| 1–3 hours | £2.00 per additional hour | |
| 3–6 hours | £3.00 per additional hour | |
| Daily Maximum | £16.00 | Pay once, stay until close |
| Evening Rate (18:00–19:00) | £1.50 | Reduced final-hour rate |
| Weekly Pass | Not available | |
| Permit Holders | Not eligible |
All payments via on-site machines or the RingGo app. No change machines; contactless card payment preferred.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | Approx. 80 surface bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with marked bays |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV; gated after hours (operator lock) |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
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Blue Badge Bays: 4 dedicated bays free for up to 3 h (must display badge and time clock).
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Drop-off Zone: 10 min zone adjacent to entrance.
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Level Access: Entire surface on one level; gentle kerb cuts at entrance.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
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On-Site Charging: 2 dedicated EV bays with 7 kW chargers (pay per kWh).
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Nearest Additional Chargers:
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Finsbury Park Station Pod Point (4×7 kW) – 2-min walk
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Manor House Retail Park (4×22 kW) – 8-min walk
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📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 7–9 AM | 90% | Commuters |
| Weekdays 12–2 PM | 75% | Shoppers & visitors |
| Event Days (e.g. Arsenal matches) | 100% | Football fans & concertgoers |
| Evenings after 16:00 | 40% | Local leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: On match days, arrive before 2 PM or use Manor House P&R for overflow.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Finsbury Park Station | 2 min | Underground & Overground connections to central London |
| Manor House Station | 8 min | Piccadilly Line access |
| Emirates Stadium | 10 min | Easy match-day access |
| Finsbury Park (parkland) | 4 min | Green space, playgrounds & café |
| Stroud Green Road (retail strip) | 5 min | Independent shops, bars & restaurants |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
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ATM: HSBC & Barclays at Finsbury Park Station
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Pharmacy: Boots (Station Road, 3 min walk)
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Food & Drink:
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Pret a Manger (Station Road)
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Costa Coffee (Station entrance)
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Local cafés & pubs on Stroud Green Road
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Toilets: Public WC at station concourse
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House Park & Ride | 0.6 mi | £2.50/day | 24 h | Frequent bus to Finsbury Park (PR3) |
| On-Street CPZ J (Goodwin St) | Adjacent | £5.80/h (8:30–18:30) | 2 h max | Evenings & Sundays free |
| Stroud Green Road Pay-&-Display | 0.3 mi | £1.20/h | 4 h max | Cheaper short-stay |
| Holloway Road NCP | 1 mi | £15.00/day | 24 h | Covered multi-storey |
⚠️ Important Notices
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Enforcement: CPZ J restrictions on adjacent streets 08:30–18:30 Mon–Sat; free outside these hours.
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Overnight Parking: Not permitted—site locked at 19:00; vehicles may be towed.
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Height Restriction: Unrestricted, but no space for high-roof vans in EV bays.
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Roadworks: Goodwin Street resurfacing expected June–July 2025; minor access delays.
📌 Expert Tips
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Match Days: Pair with Manor House P&R and hop on the Tube for match-day peace of mind.
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Blue Badge Hack: Validate at nearby shop to extend stay beyond 3 h if attending appointments.
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Early Bird: Arrive before 08:00 for best selection of bays and easy exit.
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EV Charging: Use Pod Point at station if on-site chargers are occupied.
🔮 Future Developments
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Late 2025: Operator plans to install 4 additional EV chargers.
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2026: Council proposal to add covered cycle parking rack at entrance.
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