Parking in Hammersmith

You won’t be stuck for activities in Hammersmith, from taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames, to sampling the excellent restaurants and bars before rolling up to a gig at Hammersmith Eventim Apollo. There’s something for everyone in Hammersmith.

Parking restrictions in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulhman vary, with most areas restricted for residents parking permits only Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. Some locations in Hammersmith, however, have restrictions on the weekend too, so make sure to check local signs.  And although there are a variety of short, medium and long-term spaces across Hammersmith, these often get snapped up on busy days such as match days or concert days. 

…this is where YourParkingSpace can lend a helping hand!

YourParkingSpace offers a wealth of off-street parking opportunities, across Hammersmith, including private driveways and car parks.

Download our free app so you can browse for spaces on the go! You can book a space in advance in some of the busiest parking areas, so you can make sure to get ahead of the crowds. Both long term and short term parking is available 24h a day, as well as hourly and weekly bookings.

It can be challenging to find a space to park in Hammersmith, especially if you’re pushed for time. This is because all of the area lies within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), meaning that restrictions are in place almost all of the time.

Parking restrictions to keep an eye out for include:

• Pay and Display bays where you can stay for 1,2 or 4 hours
• Double yellow lines, where you can't park
• Single yellow lines, where you can only park at some times unless you are a blue badge holder. Be sure to check the signs when parking.
• Where there are chevrons on the kerb this means that no loading/unloading activity is allowed to take place.

You can only use a resident permit to park in permit bays and shared permit and pay & display bays within your parking zone. Even with a resident permit, you cannot park in pay & display bays (within their hours of operation), loading bays, disabled bays, doctor bays, on single or double yellow lines or in suspended parking bays.

No one wants a surprise fine! On the YourParkingSpace map, we make sure that we only offer parking spaces with no restrictions so you need no permit and can rest assured you won’t get any fines.

Hammersmith is a lovely part of London, especially on a beautiful day where a riverside drink and walk can be enjoyed. Make sure not to miss the Boat Race, which takes place once a year and draws in a great crowd and atmosphere. If it’s nightlife you’re looking to book, a gig at Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, or for a show at the Lyric Hammersmith.

Ravenscourt Park is pretty to explore, and more grassland can be enjoyed in Hyde Park, Holland Park and Chiswick House and gardens further afield. Many people combine their trip to Hammersmith with Kensington Palace Gardens, Shopping on Kensington High Street or a day out in Richmond Park.

Find great value spaces close to these London hotpsots! Simply enter the location into our search page to find short stay or long stay as well as overnight parking solutions.

Tube

Hammersmith is easily accessible on the tube on the District as well as the Piccadilly line, or on the central line from Shepherd’s Bush. Trains can also be taken from Kensington Olympia and Shepherd’s Bush station.

Several parking options can be found near Hammersmith Station on the YourParkingSpace Search Map, for example, Cambridge Grove and Queen Caroline Street. On Queen Caroline Street, the space is suitable for vehicles up to the size of a Large - (4x4). On-site there is Covered Parking, CCTV, Security Lighting, Security Guards and Underground Parking. The space is available 24 hours on all days. The space is accessed via a security fob which will be provided to you on arrival.

Car

From Hammersmith, take the Great West Road which runs alongside the Thames connecting to east and west London. The Westway is also a quick and convenient route to travel from West London across the city.

Hammersmith and Fulham council have a large network of on-street charging points, with over 140 on-street points across the borough.

Most of the on-street charging points are provided by Source London. There are also a number of Lamppost column charging points. You can search on the Hammersmith and Fulham page to find your nearest charging point.

As you may know already, Blue Badge holders can park for free in designated places, and for longer!

In Hammersmith, disabled badge holders may park in any shared-use bay for pay and display or resident's parking place or Blue Badge holder's disabled bay for free and without a time limit. You can also park for up to three hours on yellow lines as long as you’re not causing an obstruction or breaking a loading restriction.

Restrictions:

Disabled badge holders can't park in the zone G permit holder only bays in Macfarlane Road and Hopgood Street unless you also display a zone G Residents visitor permit (RVP).

Some disabled parking bays are reserved for specific Blue Badge holders and are not available for other Blue Badge holders. These bays are clearly signed and marked.

Don’t sweat it, many overnight off-street car parks in Chelmsford run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Enter your dates and times into our search results page and find a space in time for a relaxed evening out.

In Hammersmith for the majority of parking zones, on-street ‘pay and display’ charges for car parking in Hammersmith do not apply on public and bank holidays. Zones to watch out for our CC, Zone G and Zones X and Y, which are dependent on football match schedules at Fulham FC.

Hammersmith car parks can be useful for weekend shopping trips, and for parking near Hammersmith. These include West 12 Centre Car Park, Olympia Car Park and Kings Mall Car Park. Kings Mall Car Park also offers parking for 24hrs, charged at £55, as well as shorter-term overnight parking. Looking for overnight or weekend parking? Head to YourParkingSpace for overnight parking solutions at affordable prices.

Staying at Hammersmith Novotel, or in the area for business? YourParkingSpace has plenty of availability in the area, including around Colet Gardens and Lily Close, simply enter your timings into the search bar and you’ll see different options for secure off street parking at Hammersmith for a time frame that suits you.

Do you have access to an empty parking space in Hammersmith, or near Hammersmith Station? It takes only moments to register with YourParkingSpace on our list your space for free page and you could be earning an easy extra income in no time. It’s simple to register with YourParkingSpace. Set your price and watch the bookings roll in.

Is there parking at Hammersmith Hospital?

Parking bays are situated on Artillery Lane, on the west side of the building as well as at the back of the hospital in front of the north entrance to the site. Parking costs £2.40 per hour. There are four disabled parking spaces situated near the front entrances to the hospital and a few at the rear entrance. When using a disabled parking bay, make sure to display a valid blue badge in the windscreen of your vehicle.

If you are looking for longer-term parking, head to the YourParkingSpace online map to find cheap and convenient parking near Hammersmith Hospital. A recommended place to park are in spaces located on Norboke Street. The spaces are close to Hammersmith Hospital, Westway Clinic, East Acton Station and Linford Christie Stadium. The spaces are suitable for vehicles up to the size of a Medium and are available 24/7. 

What time does free parking start?

In Hammersmith, most parking restrictions are limited to Monday to Friday, with varying times depending on Location. For example, in Ravenscourt Park near Hammersmith Centre, Cathor Park and east Acton area, parking is restricted 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday. However, in areas around Shepherd’s Bush Market, parking restrictions are in place 9 am – 9 pm Monday to Sunday. Make sure to check local signage for restrictions in place.

Can I park in a permit zone on a Saturday?

Parking in Hammersmith London is usually unrestricted on a weekend. Most areas in Hammersmith residents permit restrictions are only enforced Monday to Friday, and in these areas, you will be able to park on a Saturday. Check local signs as some areas, parking in Hammersmith resident permit restrictions are enforced even on weekends.

Is there parking at Eventim Apollo?

The venue itself has no parking capacity, however, if you are a blue badge holder the venue can recommend spaces for you to park. There are plenty of parking options available to you on the YourParkingSpace online map, with parking on Humbolt Road, Rosedew Road or Crammond Close, a short walk away from Eventim Apollo for long or short stay parking solutions both at a low price and conveniently located close to the venue.