Sussex Gardens – flexible JustPark bays, pre-book or pay at exit, free evenings & Sundays, close to Paddington & Hyde Park.
🚗 Type: Private Residential & Event Parking (JustPark platform)
🕒 Open: 24/7 access (booked slot holds your bay; overstay notified via app)
🌟 Rating: 4.7/5 (JustPark user reviews)
💰 Pricing & Booking
Pre-Book Rates (JustPark App):
Hourly: £3.50–£5.00 (varies by day/time)
Daily: £25.00–£30.00
Weekly: £150.00 (advanced booking)
Pay-at-Exit Rates:
Standard: £1.50 per 15 min (capped at daily rate)
Evening & Sunday: Discounted flat rate £10.00 (exit by 08:00 next day)
Payment Methods: Book/pay via JustPark app or website; contactless card at on-site terminal if available
Blue Badge Holders: Free booking—select designated disabled bay and display badge
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | 20 bays (residential driveway & private garage spaces) |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked bays (free for badge holders) |
| Surface | Private block-paved driveways |
| Lighting | Street lighting on Sussex Gardens (24 lux) |
| Security | Bay gated by JustPark lockbox; CCTV on adjoining property |
| Signage | JustPark bay markers & QR code to activate reservation |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Disabled Bays: Two bays nearest pavement—free when reserved by badge holders
Level Access: Drop from driveway onto wide pavement with gentle kerb ramp
Pathways: Smooth, level footway to Sussex Gardens and Lancaster Gate
🚶 Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Paddington Station | 6 min | Heathrow Express & Underground |
| Hyde Park (Lancaster Gate) | 5 min | Serpentine & Speaker’s Corner |
| Lancaster Gate Underground | 4 min | Central Line access |
| Bayswater & Queensway Shops | 7 min | Retail, cafés & amenities |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Lancaster Gate | 4 min | £4.00/30 min; £35/day | Covered & pay-on-foot |
| NCP Paddington Basin | 8 min | £3.50/hr; £25/day | EV charging & loyalty discounts |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone W2) | Adjacent | £0.80/30 min; 2 h max | Short-stay via app-based payment |
⚠️ Important Notices & Policies
Enforcement: JustPark lockboxes ensure only booked vehicles occupy bays; misuse may incur fine
Overstay Penalty: £10 surcharge charged via app for unbooked overtime
Security: Remove valuables; bays not under continuous CCTV
Maintenance: Host-inspected quarterly; app alerts for closures or changes
📌 Expert Tips
Event Booking: Pre-book for weekend concerts or exhibitions—slots sell out fast.
Blue Badge Users: Use the free bays and display your badge to avoid overtime charges.
Flexible Stay: App-based refunds available if you leave earlier than booked.
Weather Alert: Driveways can be slippery when wet—park centrally within the bay.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q2: Introduction of EV charging points at two bays (pending host installation)
2025 Q4: Touchless entry via license-plate recognition (JustPark rollout)
2026: Potential +5 bays through adjacent driveway sharing (host application in review)