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Whipps Cross University Hospital - Parking

Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR

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Parking (Car Park 1)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Hospital Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There are 5 clearly marked steps from the standard bays in the car park to the hospital main entrance that can be bypassed by going back through the car park and round to the right. The steps are 15cm in height and have handrails on both sides.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours. No return within 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located in the centre of the car park.
    • There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park 2)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side of the hospital, on Hospital Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 127cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 257m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours. No return within 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park 3)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the south side of Hospital Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 215m from the Margaret Road entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours. 3 hours no return.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Parking (Car Park 4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Back Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 154m from the Margaret Road entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours. No return within 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located at the rear of the car park.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Drop-off Point (Back Road - Emergency Department)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on Back Road, by the Emergency Department.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Parking (Blue Badge Bays - Hospital Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Hospital Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 243cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 130m from the Bridge Road - Ramped entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 5 hours. No return within 3 hours.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.