The secure underground car park at The Circle is a short, and very scenic, walk away from The Tower of London. Spaces are easy to pre-book and are available at highly competitive rates. The car park is safe, modern and located outside the congestion zone, and can be booked on an hourly or daily-basis.
Where do you park when visiting the Tower of London?
Parking
- Tower Hill Coach and Car Park (2 minute walk) – 50 Lower Thames Street, London, EC3R 6DT.
- Minories car park (10 minute walk) – 1 Shorter Street, London, E1 8LP.
- An interactive map, produced by the City of London, shows Blue Badge parking bays in the local area.
Is there free parking anywhere in London?
London has some generous parking rules on weekends ? You can park for free in most of the residents’ only spots for the entire weekend. Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday.
Can you park at Tower Hill?
Tower Hill Car and Coach Park located underground is close to the Tower of London. The car park has 110 spaces and there is room for 16 coaches. Plus 13 designated bays for disabled Blue Badge Holders. The car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Where do you park when going to central London?
Best Place to Park for London – Car Parks:
These include Park Lane, Trafalgar Square, Harley Street, Chinatown, Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Victoria, Knightsbridge, and Queensway. You can use the Parkopedia website to search for parking spaces at your destination when planning ahead.
How much time do you need at the Tower of London?
You’ll want to set aside at least 2 hours for a visit to the Tower of London, but you can easily spend 3-4 here if you take the Beefeater tour and want to explore all of the nooks and crannies.
How long should I allow to visit the Tower of London?
Most people who choose to visit the Tower of London will spend at least 15-30 minutes in line waiting to see the Crown Jewels. Plan on setting aside at least 45-60 minutes for the entire experience. Many visitors recommend setting aside at least 3 hours to see the entirety of the Tower of London.
Where is the cheapest parking in London?
Many car parks do offer overnight tariffs, but NCP’s 24-hour car parks are probably the most affordable solution in London. Most councils offer free pay-and-display parking on Sundays.
How much does it cost to park in London for a day?
How Much Does It Cost To Park In Central London? The price of parking in central London varies massively between areas. As you can expect, in popular areas such as Hyde Park or Soho, you might pay up to £4.90 per hour for a parking space.
What are the parking rules in London?
Single or double red lines indicate that parking and stopping are prohibited. A sign by the road will indicate when parking is banned. You may not park on a red line to load or unload, or to pick up or set down passengers. If in doubt, do not park on a red or yellow line.
Do you have to pay for Tower Hill?
There is no Entrance fee. You can decide where you wish to walk – no charge.
Is Tower Hill the same as the Tower of London?
Generally speaking, the name Tower Hill informally applies to those parts of the Tower Liberty that are outside the Tower of London and its moat.
What is Tower Car Parking?
The tower parking can be built up to 70 mtrs. above the ground and 10-15 mtrs below the ground. Normally – 70 – 80 cars per tower per lift are most efficient combinations. Entry and Exits can be at different levels.
Can my car drive into central London?
Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles driving into central London between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and noon to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) covers all areas within the North and South Circular roads.
Can my car drive in central London?
Most vehicles need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or you must pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive inside the zone. This includes: Cars, motorcycles, vans and specialist vehicles (up to and including 3.5 tonnes) and minibuses (up to and including 5 tonnes)
Do you have to pay to drive to central London?
The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day bank Holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay.
Can you walk around the Tower of London for free?
Tickets and prices
Tower of London only ticket prices (excl donation): Members: Free. Adult: £29.90. Child: £14.90.
What is the best day to visit the Tower of London?
To avoid crowds, plan your visit to fall on a weekday since weekends are extremely busy. Better yet, visit the Tower the first thing in the morning because even on weekdays, the afternoon hours get pretty busy with school trips.
Can you take backpacks into the Tower of London?
Please note that we are unable to offer bag storage or a cloakroom on site, but you will be able to take your belongings with you. We only allow bags with a size 45cm x 20cm x 25cm. Any larger items will not be allowed in the Bridge.
Is there a dress code for Tower of London?
Clothing and footwear
Visits to the Tower will include walking on uneven, cobbled ground. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
Do you need ticket to visit Tower of London?
Tower of London ticket prices from 01 March 2022
Pre-book your ticket and time slot (where applicable) online before you visit or purchase tickets on the day from the ticket office on Tower Hill. Audio guide tours in a choice of languages are available to purchase with your ticket.