🚗 Queen’s Gate On-Street Parking – The Complete South Kensington SW7 Parking Guide
Convenient pay-by-phone parking on Queen’s Gate – hourly rates, free evenings & weekends, Blue Badge bays & easy walk to museums & Hyde Park.
🚗 Type: On-Street Pay-by-Phone (RBKC Controlled Parking Zone “C”)
🕒 Open: 08:30–18:30 Monday–Saturday; free outside these hours and all day Sunday & bank holidays
🌟 Rating: 3.9/5 (local feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
| Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 minutes | £2.30 | Minimum session 15 minutes |
| Up to 1 hour | £4.60 | Single-rate per hour |
| 1–2 hours | £4.60 per hour | Maximum stay 4 hours |
| 2–4 hours | £4.60 per hour | No return within 1 hour |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free up to 3 hours | Display badge + time clock; then standard rate applies |
| Resident Permit Holders | Permit C (monthly) | Discounted hourly rate of £1.00/hr (permit required) |
| Business Permits | Permit C (annual) | Commercial rate £2.30/hr with permit |
• Payment: Pay-by-Phone via RingGo app (location code: 857201) or contactless at StreetLink pay points
• Enforcement: Civil enforcement officers patrol 08:30–18:30 Mon–Sat; non-compliance incurs PCN
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | ~12 marked on-street bays |
| Surface | Asphalt with white bay markings |
| Lighting | Standard street lighting |
| Security | Regular council patrols; no dedicated CCTV |
| Height Limit | None |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: Any bay may be used free (up to 3 h) by badge holders; time clock display required
Drop-off Zone: Short pull-in permitted where signage allows (max 10 min)
Kerb Access: Dropped kerbs and tactile paving at pedestrian crossings
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None in immediate bays
Nearest Public Chargers:
Marloes Road (Bay C23): 6×7 kW Pod Point – 5 min walk
Queen’s Gate Mews: 4×22 kW BP Pulse – 3 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 09:00–11:00 | 90 % | Morning museum & business visitors |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 70 % | Lunch-time shoppers & diners |
| Weekdays 16:00–18:30 | 80 % | Evening appointments & events |
| Evenings & Weekends | 20 % | Free parking period |
| Sundays & Bank Holidays | 10 % | Off-peak leisure users |
Pro Tip: Park after 18:30 to benefit from complimentary parking for evening concerts and theatre visits.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Natural History Museum | 4 min | Central London landmark with paid exhibitions |
| Royal Albert Hall | 6 min | World-class concerts & events |
| Hyde Park (Albert Memorial) | 5 min | Green space & Serpentine galleries |
| Knightsbridge Underground (Piccadilly Line) | 8 min | Rapid link across London |
| South Kensington Station (Circle/District/Metropolitan) | 7 min | Museum Mile access |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Barclays & HSBC on Thurloe Place (5 min walk)
Pharmacy: Boots at South Kensington station (7 min)
Food & Drink:
The Aura Café (Queen’s Gate Terrace)
Comptoir Libanais (Imperial College Road)
Various museum cafés and restaurants
Public Toilets: Inside museum concourses (fee applies)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College NCP (QGR) | 0.1 mi | £6.00/hr | 4 h max | Covered, pay-on-foot machines |
| On-Street Queen’s Gate (Zone S) | Adjacent | £3.30/hr (evenings) | — | Reduced evening & weekend tariff |
| Exhibition Road Undercroft Car Park | 0.2 mi | £5.00/hr | 24 h | Secure multi-storey near museums |
| Cromwell Road MSCP | 0.3 mi | £4.50/hr | 24 h | Direct theatre & museum access |
⚠️ Important Notices
Return Restriction: No return within 1 h after exit during paid-for period
Free Periods: Parking is free outside controlled hours, but bays remain unsigned for enforcement
Roadworks: Possible resurfacing on Queen’s Gate Terrace in summer 2025—follow temporary signs
📌 Expert Tips
Evening Visits: For concerts at Royal Albert Hall, park after 18:30 and exit by 08:30 next morning free of charge
RingGo Advantage: Extend your session remotely if visiting multiple nearby venues without returning to the car
Blue Badge Hack: Display badge + time clock clearly; check apps for nearest EV socket availability
🔮 Future Developments
Late 2025: RBKC consulting on introducing 2 dedicated on-street EV bays on Queen’s Gate
2026: Proposal to upgrade street lighting to LED and trial ANPR-based pay-by-license
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