Scammonden Water Car Park – The Complete City of London Parking Guide

? Type: Multi-storey Pay & Display Car Park (private/operated by NCP)
? Open: Mon–Fri 06:00–22:00; Sun 08:00–18:00 (Closed Saturdays)
? Rating: N/A (no public Google reviews)

? Pricing & Permits
Cost: Pay-on-exit via pay machines or app. Approx £4–5 per hour (City of London tariff), up to ~£35 per 24h. Permits: none (subject to City parking rules).
Payment: Ticket machines accept card/mobile PayByPhone; ANPR/exit payment used in part. Congestion/ULEZ charges may apply.
Future Changes: City planning may add EV bays or adjust tariffs, but no confirmed changes as of 2025.

? Capacity & Physical Features

♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level entrances and lifts to all floors. No designated “blue badge” bays marked, but space available on entry level.
Nearest Adapted Parking: Minories Car Park (1 Shorter St, 5-min) has ~5 disabled bays.
Drop-Off Zone: Pull-up/drop-off point directly outside the entrance on Houndsditch (public roadway area).

? EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None currently installed. No EV bays in the garage.
Nearest Options:

• BP Pulse (50 kW, 4 bays) – Aldgate Liverpool St Station (Circle/Met line, ~10-min walk)
• Pod Point (7 kW) – Fenchurch Street Station area (~5-min walk)

? Peak Times & Occupancy

Pro Tip: If Scammonden fills up, use nearby Minories Car Park (321 spaces, City-run) or NCP Whitechapel High St (~90 spaces) as overflow.

? Walkability Score

? Nearby Amenities
Essentials:

• Public toilets: Liverpool Street Station (6-min walk) has restrooms.
• ATM: Barclays Cash Machine at Spitalfields (Brushfield St, 5-min).
• Pharmacy: Boots (44 Liverpool St, 6-min) – basic healthcare and snacks.

Food & Drink:

• Pret A Manger (on-site) – sandwiches, coffee.
• All Bar One (2-min) – pub food & drinks on Houndsditch.
• Spice Village (4-min) – award-winning Indian cuisine near Aldgate.
• Liverpool Street Chophouse (5-min) – British menu, modern setting.
• Caravan (6-min) – café/restaurant in London Wall for breakfast/brunch.

?️ Alternative Parking Comparison

⚠️ Important Notices

• Overnight Parking: Not permitted (City enforcement is strict; vehicles may be ticketed or towed if left after hours).
• Event Days: High demand/closures during City Marathon (April), Tower Bridge Fireworks (Nov 5) and London Festival events – expect congestion.
• Construction: Nearby roadworks or building sites (e.g. Houndsditch developments) may temporarily reduce lanes or access.

? Expert Tips

• Early Bird: Arrive by ~07:30 to snag a space before the morning rush (typically full by 08:00).
• Park & Walk: Use this lot + quick walk to Tower Hill or Liverpool Street – saves central London parking fees (£6–8/day at Tower garages).
• Season Tickets: Consider an NCP weekly/ monthly pass if you park here regularly (cheaper than daily rates).
• Stay Dry: On rainy days, park on higher levels – ground level can collect puddles after storms.

? Future Developments

• 2024: Nearby office redevelopment at 115–123 Houndsditch (Brockton Everlast project) may alter local traffic and add EV chargers.
• 2025: City of London expected to expand EV charging infrastructure – additional bays could appear in area car parks.
• Mid-2020s: Long-term planning may reconfigure street parking zones near Aldgate, possibly changing tariffs or parking layouts to support new developments.