
Sloane Square โ secure NCP multi-storey, free evenings & Sundays, moments from shops & Tube.
๐ Type: Public Multi-Storey Pay & Display Car Park (NCP)
๐ Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled; pay on exit)
๐ Rating: 4.2/5 (Google Reviews)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Standard Rates:
Up to 30 min: ยฃ2.00
Up to 1 h: ยฃ4.00
Up to 2 h: ยฃ8.00
Up to 4 h: ยฃ14.00
All day (24 h max): ยฃ30.00
Evening & Sunday Flat Rate: ยฃ8.00 (exit by 08:00 next day)
Pre-Booking: Discount via NCP app (typically 10 % off)
Payment Methods: Pay-on-exit machines (card/contactless), NCP app/QR code
Blue Badge Holders: Free up to 4 hโdisplay badge and press assistance button
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~400 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 12 marked bays (ground level near lifts; free with badge) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 8 extra-wide bays on Level 1 |
| EV Bays | 10 ร 7 kW Pod Point chargers (reserve via Pod Point app) |
| Surface | Reinforced concrete decks with high-visibility bay lining |
| Lighting | Full LED (30 lux minimum) |
| Barrier | ANPR entry/exit with ticket or app validation |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; on-site security patrols |
| Signage | Digital occupancy & wayfinding displays on each level |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Accessible Bays: 12 bays adjacent to lift lobbiesโlevel access to all floors
Lifts & Ramps: Four lifts serve every level; ramps at pedestrian exits
Drop-Off Zone: Short-term pull-in outside entrance for loading/unloading
Tactile Guidance: Floor markings guide to lifts and payment machines
๐ถ Walkability & Local Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Sloane Square Tube Station | On-site | District & Circle lines |
| Kingโs Road & Pavilion Road | 2 min | Boutique shops & cafรฉs |
| Saatchi Gallery | 5 min | Contemporary art exhibitions |
| Royal Court Theatre | 3 min | Intimate theatre performances |
| Chelsea Physic Garden | 10 min | Historic botanical gardens |
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCP Royal Hospital Road CP | 7 min | ยฃ3.00/30 min; ยฃ20/day | EV charging & covered bays |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone CV) | Adjacent | ยฃ1.20/20 min; 2 h max | Short-stay flexibility via app |
| Q-Park Chelsea Harbour | 10 min | ยฃ4.50/hr; ยฃ25/day | Waterfront setting & Park Markยฎ |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier enforcement 24/7โno tailgating
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Lost Ticket Fee: ยฃ50 if no ticket/app record presented
Maintenance: Monthly barrier & lighting checks; quarterly deck inspections
๐ Expert Tips
Pre-Book Early: Use the NCP app for best rates during weekend sales or events.
EV Charging: Reserve EV bays via Pod Point appโthey fill quickly evenings.
Blue Badge Users: Display badge & press help button at machine for free exit.
Evening Outings: Park after 18:00 for the ยฃ8 evening rateโexit by 08:00 next day.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
Q3 2025: Upgrade 5 bays to 22 kW rapid chargers under council grant
Q4 2025: Deploy cashless pay-by-plate technology across all barriers
2026: Feasibility study for +100 bay expansion on adjacent site (ref: RBKC/PLN/2024/1302)
Accessibility Audit: Full PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled Jan 2026