National History Museum

During evenings and weekend the South Kensington car park is open to the public on a chargeable basis

Car park regulations

Use of College car parking facilities is subject to agreement to these terms and conditions.

When can I park?

Outside office hours:

  • Monday to Friday – 18.00 to 00.00 hours (midnight). 
  • Saturday and Sunday – 07.00 to 00.00 hours (midnight).

Overnight parking is not permitted.

No one will be permitted to enter the car park outside the hours stated above.

Can I book?

No bookings are taken. We operate as a normal public car park outside of office hours, so spaces are subject to availability.

What vehicle can I park?

Parking is only available for cars. There are no facilities for minibuses or large vehicles to park.

How much does it cost?

Car parking for the public costs £3 for the first hour and then £11 for any time between 2-4 hours. Parking is subject to availability. 

Electric vehicle charging

Electric vehicle charging is free for the first 30 minutes. A rate of £3 per hour is applicable after this.

Finding us

Entrance to the South Kensington car park is via Exhibition Road, Directions to South Kensington campus parking; the postcode to use for satellite navigation is SW7 2BX

I am visiting the Royal Albert Hall

If you are visiting the Royal Albert Hall parking should be reserved through them when you book your event.

Car park booking with the Royal Albert Hall is strictly outside of office hours:

  • Monday to Friday – 18.30 to 00.00 hours (midnight).
  • Saturday and Sunday – 07.00 to 00.00 hours (midnight).

Please see the Royal Albert Hall website for more information.