Can I park in Wimbledon?
Discussion
Morning All,
We've got the opportunity to stay in a friend-of-a-friends apartment in Lake Road, off Woodside, SW19, over Easter.
As I suffer an aversion to public transport, I'd prefer to drive down there but would need to park the car, obviously. For complicated reasons a residents permit isn't available and i'm told there's no parking on site.
Is there anywhere in Wimbledon I can park the car for four days without a fiscal raping?
Appreciate any help guys, Ta.
We've got the opportunity to stay in a friend-of-a-friends apartment in Lake Road, off Woodside, SW19, over Easter.
As I suffer an aversion to public transport, I'd prefer to drive down there but would need to park the car, obviously. For complicated reasons a residents permit isn't available and i'm told there's no parking on site.
Is there anywhere in Wimbledon I can park the car for four days without a fiscal raping?
Appreciate any help guys, Ta.
Edited by heebeegeetee on Monday 22 March 08:16
Office_Monkey said:
Depends how far away you want your car to be. The issue is a lot of the surrounding area is residents only etc. Near where I am isn't, but is about 20 mins walk away, although it is a quiet cul de sac (not sure of anywhere closer, sorry). Will PM you if you want?
Ooh yeah, that would be handy, thanks.There's a detailed map on the local council's website.
http://www.merton.gov.uk/living/transport-streets/...
TBH you might be better off parking in a back street in New Malden and taking the train in (2 stops). I hate public transport and would rather do this than pay the car hating nazis.
http://www.merton.gov.uk/living/transport-streets/...
TBH you might be better off parking in a back street in New Malden and taking the train in (2 stops). I hate public transport and would rather do this than pay the car hating nazis.
Honestly? Leave the car at home. 
More of a hindrance than a help. Don't get me wrong - I drive into central London for various reasons several times a year as there are occasions where using the car is far preferable. But for a weekend away? Seriously you are better off not taking it if you don't have pre-arranged off-street parking.
Anything you could possibly want to do as a grockle in London is reachable by tube anyway. Get an Oyster card, charge it up and enjoy yourself.
Go driving another weekend somewhere more suited to it.
More of a hindrance than a help. Don't get me wrong - I drive into central London for various reasons several times a year as there are occasions where using the car is far preferable. But for a weekend away? Seriously you are better off not taking it if you don't have pre-arranged off-street parking.
Anything you could possibly want to do as a grockle in London is reachable by tube anyway. Get an Oyster card, charge it up and enjoy yourself.
Go driving another weekend somewhere more suited to it.
Office_Monkey said:
PM'ed you, hope it helps. I did notice on the way in to work today that you can park on Durnsford road, but it is a main road.
Hi, yeah, thanks for that, got so engrossed in google earth I forgot to reply. 
Don said:
Honestly? Leave the car at home.
More of a hindrance than a help. Don't get me wrong - I drive into central London for various reasons several times a year as there are occasions where using the car is far preferable. But for a weekend away? Seriously you are better off not taking it if you don't have pre-arranged off-street parking.
Anything you could possibly want to do as a grockle in London is reachable by tube anyway. Get an Oyster card, charge it up and enjoy yourself.
Go driving another weekend somewhere more suited to it.
Yeah, appreciate what you're saying, but i was just looking to use the car simply to get to and from Wimbledon and then leave it parked up for the duration. IWe've got to faff about about with taxis at this end to and from the station, and i just thought it would be nicer to drive door to door, but for the problem of parking at Wimbledon.More of a hindrance than a help. Don't get me wrong - I drive into central London for various reasons several times a year as there are occasions where using the car is far preferable. But for a weekend away? Seriously you are better off not taking it if you don't have pre-arranged off-street parking.
Anything you could possibly want to do as a grockle in London is reachable by tube anyway. Get an Oyster card, charge it up and enjoy yourself.
Go driving another weekend somewhere more suited to it.
Office Monkey has suggested parking at an industrial estate, which is a thought 'cos in they're in use 24 hrs, aren't they? Plus my old Bora is still fine to use but i wouldn't worry about it being parked up for four days.
I'll have to make a decision by tonight methinks.
yellowtr said:
You can park on Inner Park Road, just off Wimbledon Common. Its a 25 minute walk to the station
Ah ha, thanks for that. I'll check that out during the dull bits of the GP in the morning, i have to go to bed now for the early start. 
Look forward to checking it out on street view etc. Thanks.
heebeegeetee said:
yellowtr said:
You can park on Inner Park Road, just off Wimbledon Common. Its a 25 minute walk to the station
Ah ha, thanks for that. I'll check that out during the dull bits of the GP in the morning, i have to go to bed now for the early start. Look forward to checking it out on street view etc. Thanks.
croyde said:
walked around Inner Rd and the surrounding area today and its all free to park. I was surprised as well.
yellowtr said:
heebeegeetee said:
yellowtr said:
You can park on Inner Park Road, just off Wimbledon Common. Its a 25 minute walk to the station
Ah ha, thanks for that. I'll check that out during the dull bits of the GP in the morning, i have to go to bed now for the early start. Look forward to checking it out on street view etc. Thanks.
yellowtr said:
croyde said:
walked around Inner Rd and the surrounding area today and its all free to park. I was surprised as well.
It will probably won't be by the time Wimbledon Tennis is on again. Its a hidden gem for those in the know 
Right, well that all worked out a treat. In the end i parked in a place called Manningtree Close, which is off Augustus Drive which runs between Inner Park Road and Southfields tube station.
That meant just a 5 minute walk from parking space to the tube, which was just 2 stops for Wimbledon. Plus, it turned out we were able to park outside our apartment on Saturday night, and Sunday, and bh Monday, so i was able to move the car and park right outside where we were staying, which was nice.
So thanks very much guys, for your help, PH comes up trumps again. And thanks Office Monkey for the emails, mate.
That meant just a 5 minute walk from parking space to the tube, which was just 2 stops for Wimbledon. Plus, it turned out we were able to park outside our apartment on Saturday night, and Sunday, and bh Monday, so i was able to move the car and park right outside where we were staying, which was nice.
So thanks very much guys, for your help, PH comes up trumps again. And thanks Office Monkey for the emails, mate.
Edited by heebeegeetee on Wednesday 7th April 11:34
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