🚗 MET Parking Services – Holborn Zone, London WC1A 9BE
Holborn pay-on-foot parking – secure, central London, free evenings & Sundays, steps from legal district & theatres.
🚗 Type: Public Pay-on-Foot Multi-Storey Car Park (MET Parking Services)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; pay at exit)
🌟 Rating: N/A (private operator)
💰 Pricing & Permits
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Tariffs:
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Up to 30 min: £3.00
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Up to 1 h: £5.00
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Up to 2 h: £10.00
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Up to 4 h: £18.00
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All day (max 24 h): £25.00
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Evening Rate: Flat £8.00 (18:00–08:00 exit by noon next day)
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Weekend Rate: £12.00 per day (Sat–Sun)
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Payment Methods: Pay-on-foot machines (coins, notes, contactless, Apple/Google Pay)
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Permits: Not available (daily use only)
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Blue Badge Holders: Free exit up to 4 h—register at attendant kiosk
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
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| Total Spaces | 200 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 10 marked bays (near lifts; free up to 4 h with badge) |
| EV Bays | 6×22 kW rapid chargers (pay via app) |
| Height Limit | 2.0 m clearance |
| Surface | Concrete multi-storey with anti-slip coating |
| Lighting | LED throughout (20 lux in bays) |
| Security | CCTV 24/7, on-site security patrols |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket backup |
| Signage | Digital occupancy indicator and level guidance |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
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Accessible Bays: Ten bays by lifts on Levels 0–2—free up to 4 h with badge
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Lifts & Ramps: Two lifts serve all levels; ramps at pedestrian exits
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Drop-Off Zone: Covered area at ground-level entrance
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Pathways: Wide, tactile-paved routes to High Holborn and Gray’s Inn Road
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Future Plans
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Current Charging: 6×22 kW chargers—reserve via operator app
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Planned (2025): Feasibility for additional 10×50 kW rapid chargers
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 95 % | Solicitors & corporate staff |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunch visitors |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 85 % | Early-evening theatre-goers |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | 80 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 40 % | Leisure & restaurant patrons |
Pro Tip: The evening flat rate covers overnight stays; exit by noon next day at no extra cost.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
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| Holborn Underground Station | 2 min | Central lines: Piccadilly & Central |
| Royal Courts of Justice | 3 min | Immediate access for legal professionals |
| Covent Garden & West End Theatres | 7 min | Theatreland & dining |
| Gray’s Inn Road Bus Stops | Adjacent | Frequent routes across Camden & Westminster |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
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Public Toilets: Station concourse (Holborn, 2 min)
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ATM: Barclays (High Holborn, 3 min)
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Pharmacy: Boots (Kingsway, 4 min)
Food & Drink
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Pret a Manger (1 min): Grab-and-go
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The Lamb & Flag (3 min): Historic pub fare
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Giraffe (2 min): Casual global menu
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Chancery Lane | 4 min | Up to 2 h £12; £20 day | Covered, loyalty discounts |
| NCP Theobalds Road | 6 min | £4/hr; £35 day | Covered & Park Mark® awarded |
| On-Street Pay & Display (WC1) | Adjacent | £4/hr; Mon–Sat 08–18 | Short-stay flexibility via app |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
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Enforcement: 24/7 ANPR and pay-on-foot—no tailgating
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Overstay Penalty: £70 civil notice plus tariff difference
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Lost Ticket Charge: £50 if no ticket at exit
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Maintenance: Monthly lighting and barrier inspections (next due July 2025)
📌 Expert Tips
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EV Drivers: Reserve rapid bays via operator app to guarantee charging access.
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Blue Badge Holders: Register at kiosk for free exit—no physical disc required.
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Evening Visits: Flat evening rate covers until noon next day—ideal for dining or theatre.
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Weather Alert: Upper levels can be windy; use lower levels on stormy days.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
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Q3 2025: Additional rapid chargers and solar canopy installation
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Q4 2025: Upgrade to frictionless ANPR permit for frequent users
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2026: Feasibility study for +100 bays expansion under TfL parking strategy
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Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Nov 2025
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