Map of Hospital Grounds and Buildings showing car-parks and main entrances.
Note - clicking on the image will take you to an interactive map (some sites may block this from opening).
The hospital have several public car parks and you pay via the machines located in the hospital grounds once you have left the hospital, please remember to take your ticket with you. If you are in an urgent hurry, you can park your car temporarily outside the hospital but your car must be moved as soon as possible.
Parking spaces at the hospital are limited. To avoid waiting for a space to become available, we recommend that you consider visiting the hospital via public transport or taxi whenever possible (another option is to park at Bluewater Shopping Centre and use one of the frequent buses to/from the hospital).
Fees
0-1 hour = £1.50
1-2 hours = £2.50
2-3 hours = £3
3-4 hours = £4
4-6 hours = £8
6-24 hours = £10
Weekly £32
Collect ticket at entry barrier and keep with you. Before leaving, take ticket to payment machine located near the main entrance.
Minimum tariff applies for blue badge holders.
We recognise that parking at the hospital is limited and can be challenging for patients, visitors and families. We appreciate the understanding of the public as we work to manage parking spaces as fairly as possible.
Parents with a baby admitted to Walnut Ward at Darent Valley Hospital are eligible for free hospital car parking for the duration of their baby’s stay.
This support has been introduced to reduce some of the financial pressure faced by families whose babies require ongoing hospital care. Parents on neonatal units are closely involved in their baby’s care and play an important role in their wellbeing and development.
Some babies remain in hospital for several weeks or months, and national evidence shows that travel and parking costs can be a significant financial burden for families during this time. On Walnut Ward we promote Family Integrated Care, which supports parental involvement and is associated with improved outcomes for babies and families.
We remain mindful of the wider pressures on hospital parking and will continue to review arrangements to ensure they are fair and proportionate.
For information about eligibility and how to access parking support, please speak to a member of the Walnut Ward team.