Excel parking - any advice?

[Michael]

I'm going by car on Thursday and Friday. As far as I know the Excel carparks are limited stay - 4 hours max. It looks like I will have to use the park and ride. Any advice from those of you who have been there already would be gratefully appreciated.

Mike

[Manos]

Hi Michael,

Go to the 1st park and ride car park. Cost is £5.00/day and there is a bus service every 2-3 minutes there and back. We parked there without any problem.

[Ian]

If early enough, we arrived Saturday @09:30 there is a car park at the East entrance to Excel at £8/day.
We didn't see this until arriving on the Park & Ride bus Manos noted. So not sure if it's invited parking or for public use. Worth a try, or save £3 and use the P&R which is a great service.

Enjoy the show, it's a good one.

[Louise]

Originally posted by Ian
there is a car park at the East entrance to Excel at £8/day.
not sure if it's invited parking or for public use. Worth a try, or save £3 and use the P&R which is a great service.

I believe only a part of it is allocated for exhibitors, VIPs etc.

Of course, you could park for free in said carpark - but you'll have to stump up to stay at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel. Highly recommended - stumble out of bed and it's a 1 minute walk to the show. Hotel guests get free parking!

[Mike C]

I parked in the hotel car park just to the East of Excel... about a two minute walk. They charged £5!

[Alan]

Originally posted by Michael
I'm going by car on Thursday and Friday. As far as I know the Excel carparks are limited stay - 4 hours max. .

Mike

I dont think thats the case - rather the cost is £2 per hour upto £8 hours OR the whole day. So the max you would pay is £8. The wording is slightly ambigious but I believe this is correct - some conversation on the www.ybw.com forums about it.

I'm driving and parking at Excel on Sat.

Cheers,
Alan