Parking in Lewisham Hospital

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Lewisham University Hospital serves the borough of Lewisham in London and is partnered with King’s College London. There are a range of in- and out-patient facilities available at the hospital with an emergency department, and specialist services including paediatric surgery and haemophilia treatment.

The hospital is conveniently located close to the centre of the borough itself and has been a teaching hospital since 1997. There are 450 beds at the University Hospital Lewisham and it has been open since 1894. Before then, the site was a workhouse which began to function as a hospital in the 1860s.

Notably, the hospital has a separate children’s Accident and Emergency Department. As it services a population of over 250,000 there is a standard Accident and Emergency Department as well. Other specialties include Ear, Nose and Throat treatments, neonatology and cystic fibrosis treatments.

Other than treatments the University Hospital Lewisham also has a number of facilities for visitors and patients. The Ravensbourne Restaurant is open between 8:00am and 6:00pm 7 days a week. If you’re looking for coffee or a lighter snack the Muffin Break near the main entrance is open Monday to Saturday between 8:00am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday.

There is also a hospital shop for magazines, books and grocery items you may need during your stay. McColl’s is open 7 days a week between 7:00am and 8:30pm Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Saturday and 9:00am to 3:00pm Sunday.

The London borough of Lewisham is located in the southeast of the city. The Lewisham train station is well-connected to the rest of the city so University Hospital Lewisham is easily accessible. Lewisham Shopping Centre is also a notable feature of the borough, with over 70 shops to browse.

Looking for a parking space close to University Hospital Lewisham? YourParkingSpace can help. We provide a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. Long-term and short-term off street parking options include driveways and lock-up garages, all within easy reach of University Hospital Lewisham.

Lewisham Hospital parking is limited. You may wish to take public transport to the hospital where possible. There is some parking near the education centre and nursery, and also by the yellow zone which includes radiology, cardiology and other services.

Charges for University Hospital Lewisham parking for both visitors and patients are £2 for the first hour and £1 for every 1/2 hour after that.

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Parking at University Hospital Lewisham is often limited, but there is a car park closer to the city centre on Slaithwaite Road. This car park is a 15-minute walk away from the hospital itself or a 5-minute bus ride. There are 144 car parks available at the Slaithwaite Road car park with charges applying between Monday and Saturday 8:00am to 6:30pm:

• Up to 1 hour: £2.00
• Up to 2 hours £4.00
• Up to 3 hours: £6.00
• Up to 4 hours: £8.00
• Up to 5 hours: £10.00
• Up to 6 hours £12.00
• Over 6 hours on the day of purchase: £21.00

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By Train: The nearest train station is Ladywell Station which is a 5 to 10 minute walk to University Hospital Lewisham. This services the southeastern line which also stops at the Hayes and London Cannon Street and London Charing Cross stations.

By Bus: There are several buses that stop outside University Hospital Lewisham including 47, 54, and 75 which run 24 hours a day. Other buses that stop near the hospital include 122, 136, 185, 199, 208, 284 and others that link the rest of Lewisham to University Hospital Lewisham.

By Car: As there is limited parking at University Hospital Lewisham, the hospital recommends you either use alternative transport or leave plenty of time to find a car park. You can use the postcode SE13 6LH in your sat nav, or find the University Hospital Lewisham off Lewisham High Street.

University Hospital Lewisham parking for disabled visitors is limited but available near the yellow zone which includes the radiology and cardiology departments as well as others. Standard charges apply for the use of these car parks.

The nearby Slaithwaite Road car park has 8 disabled car parks available but this is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride from University Hospital Lewisham. You will need to display your blue badge and pay standard parking charges if you park in one of the 8 disabled spaces here.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to University Hospital Lewisham, see the Blue Badge Parking website. 

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How can I contact the University Hospital Lewisham?

You can call the hospital switchboard on 020 8333 3000.

What are the visiting times at University Hospital Lewisham?

You can contact the hospital switchboard to check the visiting hours of the ward you would like to visit. The hospital currently allows 2 visitors per bed.

What is University Hospital Lewisham’s address?

Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH