Teddington hospital parking charges will be introduced at the Memorial Hospital from next month, ending free parking at the Health and Social Care Centre to the rear of the site. The Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust says the change will improve access to the limited spaces available, with additional Blue Badge and staff bays also being created as part of the new arrangement.
The trust will introduce a pay-on-exit system at the car park behind the Hampton Road site.
What's changing at the Memorial Hospital car park
The new charges apply to the car park at the Health and Social Care Centre, which sits to the rear of Teddington Memorial Hospital on Hampton Road.
Free parking has been available until now, but from October a pay-on-exit barrier system will control access. The Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the site, says the move will allow for better use of the limited parking available. As part of the same changes, additional Blue Badge bays and staff parking spaces are being introduced, though the trust has not specified how many new bays will be created or what the hourly charges will be.
The timing gives you a few weeks to plan alternative arrangements if you visit the centre regularly.
Who will be affected
The car park serves patients attending outpatient clinics, diagnostic services, and community health appointments at the centre.
If you use the site for physiotherapy, blood tests, or other NHS services, you will need to factor parking costs into your visit from October onwards. Blue Badge holders should benefit from the additional designated bays, though it remains unclear whether they will be exempt from charges or simply guaranteed closer spaces. Staff parking is also being reconfigured, which may reduce competition for public spaces during peak clinic hours.
If you currently drive to appointments at the centre, consider whether the 281 or R68 bus routes offer a practical alternative from Teddington or Hampton Wick.
What this means for you
If you have an appointment booked at the Health and Social Care Centre from October onwards, allow extra time to pay on exit and keep change or a contactless card to hand. If you hold a Blue Badge, the additional bays should make finding a space easier, though you may still want to call the centre on 020 8714 4000 to confirm whether charges apply to Blue Badge holders. For regular visitors, it may be worth reviewing bus connections or asking your GP surgery whether any services can be delivered at alternative sites in the borough.
The changes take effect next month, giving you time to adjust your travel plans or clarify the new arrangements with the trust. Watch for signage at the site confirming hourly rates and payment methods before your first visit under the new system.
The trust’s language of ‘better use of limited parking’ translates to this: a pay-on-exit barrier system that should, in theory, discourage long-stay parkers and free up spaces for those attending appointments.
Frequently asked questions
When do the parking charges start at Teddington Memorial Hospital?
- The charges will be introduced from October 2026, though the trust has not announced a specific date. Check for signage at the car park entrance or contact the Health and Social Care Centre directly if you have an appointment early in the month.
Will Blue Badge holders have to pay the new parking charges?
- The trust has confirmed that additional Blue Badge bays are being created, but has not yet stated whether Blue Badge holders will be exempt from charges. Contact the centre on 020 8714 4000 to clarify the policy before your visit.
How much will parking cost at the Memorial Hospital?
- The Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust has not yet published the hourly or daily rates. Details should be posted at the car park and on the trust’s website closer to the introduction date.
Are there alternative ways to reach the Health and Social Care Centre without driving?
- The 281 bus runs between Tolworth and Hounslow via Hampton Road, stopping close to the hospital. The R68 connects Hampton Court and Kew via Teddington. Both routes serve the site regularly throughout the day.
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