London parking advice needed

jonnyburgo

Off to London again next week, for three days, staying in Holland Park, probably using just Just Park, which is basically using someones parking space, driveway etc last time we stayed in St Johns Wood and parked in Neasden and jumped on the tube, which was dead easy. I'm still unsure of the layout of London so where would you guys recommend?

topdog91

Not really clear what you're asking / what you need.

jonnyburgo

Okay basically looking to avoid congestion zone and jump on tube

RaymondLin

It all depends which side you are travelling from. Depends where you want to go to in London for the day.

jonnyburgo

coming from Manchester, looking at Willesden near the tube, may have answered my own question!

topdog91

jonnyburgo said:

Okay basically looking to avoid congestion zone and jump on tube

I still don't get it. You're in Holland Park, that's outside the congestion zone, you're welcome to jump on the Tube any time. Sorry, I am sure I could help but we're not on the same wavelength.

jonnyburgo

topdog91 said:

jonnyburgo said:

Okay basically looking to avoid congestion zone and jump on tube

I still don't get it. You're in Holland Park, that's outside the congestion zone, you're welcome to jump on the Tube any time. Sorry, I am sure I could help but we're not on the same wavelength.

Okay, I thought it was in the zone, parking is mad pricey there though so will park outside and tube it in.
Thanks.

NickL

Be a bit careful in Neasden if there's a match on at Wembley (e.g. playoff finals). The event parking zone extends quite a long way from the stadium.

idiotwindow

If you go a bit further out than Neasden and are prepared to walk a few hundred yards to a Tube or train station, there a still some leafy (i.e. pleasant) streets with uncontrolled parking where you could safely leave a car for a few days at no cost. Off the top of my head I know a few such streets in places like Woodford, Chingford (NE London) or Ruislip (W London).

maltingsaudio

Croxley Green in Watford is on the metropolitan line, 

Winny_Pooh

Ulez may apply depending on your vehicle

snowblind

Probably easier to take the train in. Just about everywhere is permit holders only in the the residential areas. Unless you are dragging a bunch of gear with you and you want to keep the convenience of having a car in which case find a local parking space and just pay it.  IMO it isn't really worth saving a few £ if you end up having to schlep bulky/heavy kit around on tubes.

jonnyburgo

Cheers chaps, I'm booking a space on someone's drive.

Dominic

idiotwindow said:

If you go a bit further out than Neasden and are prepared to walk a few hundred yards to a Tube or train station, there a still some leafy (i.e. pleasant) streets with uncontrolled parking where you could safely leave a car for a few days at no cost. Off the top of my head I know a few such streets in places like Woodford, Chingford (NE London) or Ruislip (W London).

So basically ,Herts, Essex or Middx .........not really London......and quite a long haul on the tube .
Driveway  rental is a great idea ......you could probably get very central ....if it's weekend all the Lucky Sperm Club go 'orf to the Country ' ,Cotswolds or Salcomb to make a nuisance of themselves to the locals

jonnyburgo

Placed booked in carpark at Willesden Sainsburys £13.50 for 3 days. That'll do me. I don't think any car thieves will be interested in a 15 yo Nissan Note. CCTV there though.

Funkfingers

jonnyburgo said:

topdog91 said:

Holland Park.

parking is mad pricey there.

Everything is expensive in Holland Park.

I suggest that you channel your inner Keith Moon by parking in Robbie Williams' swimming pool.

Dominic

jonnyburgo said:

Placed booked in carpark at Willesden Sainsburys £13.50 for 3 days. That'll do me. I don't think any car thieves will be interested in a 15 yo Nissan Note. CCTV there though.

Don't be so sure .......I hear that a Pimped Nissan Note is the fashionable new ride for the Harlesden Massive !
Actually , that's quite a good location for Central and West,S.W. London access 

jonnyburgo

Walked past Jimmy Page's place last night, that's a bit of a gaff.

Dominic

You actually walked past Robbie Williams place ........a bloke called Jimmy just happens to live next door

Kittyfrisk

Dominic said:

You actually walked past Robbie Williams place ........a bloke called Jimmy just happens to live next door

Historically inaccurate, Page has lived there for 50 years. Roughly as long the boy Williams has been alive & gurning.

jonnyburgo

Dominic said:

You actually walked past Robbie Williams place ........a bloke called Jimmy just happens to live next door

Yeah I know! And The Beckham's round the corner, saw em all on our little stroll. Next stop Dean Gaffney's Hampstead shag palace