EC&O Venues Earls Court And Olympia

The list below includes the most commonly asked questions about parking at Earls Court.

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions before making any booking.

How much does it cost to park at Earls Court?

Please click here to view our parking tariffs

 

Do I have to pre-book car parking?

Not necessarily. Firstly, we strongly advise travelling to Earls Court by public transport but, if you have to drive, and are staying for the whole day, it is always better to pre-book. This is due to the limited car parking available. A small number of bays will be reserved for visitors just wishing to turn up on the day without pre-booking.

 

Can I pre-book on the day I arrive?

No. Unfortunately we can't book you into the car park on the day you arrive. You would have to take a ticket on entry and pay the standard rates.

 

Why should I pre-book?

• To guarantee a space in the selected car park for the date(s) chosen.
• You will be able to leave and re-enter the car park as many times as you want during the period you have pre-booked (using the credit card that you used to book your parking, or with your ticket).
• It's considerably cheaper than turning up on the day and staying for a full day.
• It simply gives you peace of mind and allows you to enjoy your day!
   

When can I make a booking by telephone?

Monday to Friday, between 09:00-17:00hrs, but not on the same day of parking.

 

Once I have pre-booked my car parking how do I gain access to the car park? Will a ticket be posted to me?

We operate a ticketless pre-booking system. Your booking will be confirmed after payment. Then, on the day, simply insert the credit card that you used to book, into the entry barrier in the relevant car park. When you leave, insert it at the exit barrier.

We also strongly recommend that you bring a print out of your booking confirmation in case of any problems.

Please note! Failure to use the correct credit card, in the correct car park, on the correct dates will result in another charge being debited. As stated in the terms and conditions this charge will not be refunded.

What do I do if the entry barrier cannot read my credit card?

If the credit card that you used to book cannot be read then press for a ticket to gain access into the car park.

Please do not use a different credit card as any additional charges that you incur will not be refunded.

Then, before leaving the car park, make your way to the car park cashier's office to show a copy of your booking confirmation sheet.

On proof of pre-booking, car park staff will issue you with an exit ticket.

 

What if I will not have access to the credit card that the booking was made with, on the day(s) of parking (e.g. group bookings or bookings made on a company credit card)?

These bookings have to be made by contacting Booking Services on 0207 598 2515.

A special ticket will be posted, or made available for collection.

This also applies for bookings of more than one vehicle.

If you lose your credit card or the card expires before arrival, please also contact Booking Services.

 

What time do the car parks open?

They open at 07:00hrs Monday - Saturday, and 08:00hrs on Sunday. Closing times vary dependent on the timings of the events. In general, during open and pull out days, the car parks will close at 22:00hrs, or up to an hour after the event has finished.

Earls Court Red Car Park (P2) is only available during show open periods.

Should you have any queries please contact Booking Services on 0207 598 2515.

Can I leave my car overnight?

Yes. EC&O Venues' car parks are patrolled; have CCTV coverage and are approved by Park Mark Scheme. Ultimately though, you do leave your vehicle at your own risk.

Please note! If you pre-book your parking and leave the vehicle overnight, you will be charged from 07:00hrs on the following day, at the normal parking tariff.

 

Are there discounts available for students, OAPs or registered disabled badge holders?

EC&O Venues' parking tariff is applicable to all visitors and unfortunately no discounts are available.

 

Are disabled parking facilities available?

Please inform car parking staff on arrival if you require a disabled space.

The Red Car Park (P2) at Earls Court and the Multi-Storey Car Park (P3) at Olympia both have disabled parking facilities.

Specific disabled bays are also available close to the venues, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Payment can be made by credit card, or cash, at the permit machine and all disabled parking is charged at the standard rates.

 

Am I entitled to free or discounted parking as an exhibitor or contractor?

No, but you can get a discount by pre-booking to park for 10 hours or more. However, you will not be charged for loading and unloading in the designated areas.

Earls Court - parking tariffs apply, from 30 August 2006, for all vehicles parking in the Seagrave Road car park during the build-up and pull out periods, as well as on show open days. 
Drivers can wait for loading/unloading, in a marshalling zone within the Seagrave Road car park, without charge. Once off-loaded, and on return to the car park, charges will apply.

Olympia - on arrival, exhibitors and contractors will be directed straight to the designated loading and unloading areas by marshalling staff.
Any parking that is required in addition to the loading or unloading time will be charged at the normal rates.

 

Why can I not select the car park or dates that I require?

The booking system selects the car park according to vehicle type.

For example, an articulated lorry for an Olympia event will automatically be booked the flat surface Motorail Car Park (P4) because there's no height restriction.

Similarly, a car would likely be put into Olympia's Multi-Storey Car Park, because the car is under two metres high.

 

How do I make a cancellation or amend an existing booking?

Please contact Booking Services on 0207 598 2515 to cancel or amend a booking.

Please note! The cancellations and amendments are subject to administration charges. For more details please read the car park pre-booking terms and conditions.

If you can't find the answer to your question here, please contact Booking Services on 0207 598 2515 (Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00hrs).

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