Can I use my blue badge in Battersea?

Blue Badge holders can use their badges in Battersea, including for parking in dedicated disabled bays at Circus West Village and Electric Boulevard (charges apply). In Wandsworth borough, badges allow parking on single/double yellow lines (for up to 3 hours, excluding Battersea Park) and in various permit/shared-use bays.

Is disabled parking free at Battersea Power Station?

We have a total of 45 disabled parking spaces available in our Circus West Village and Electric Boulevard car parks – these spaces are available specifically for use by Blue Badge holders. These spaces are not bookable in advance and are charged at standard rates.

Can I use my disabled Blue Badge anywhere in the UK?

You can't use your Blue Badge everywhere - some areas have different parking schemes for disabled people.

Is there free parking in Battersea Park?

No, there is no free parking in the official car parks within Battersea Park; they are pay-and-display Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, with charges applying at all times. You must pay via machine or phone, and there are limited free options, such as Blue Badge holders parking for up to three hours (without a time limit on weekends) or motorcycles, but general free on-street parking is scarce and restricted to resident permit holders in surrounding zones. 

What are the Blue Badge rules for Kensington and Chelsea?

'Blue Badge' scheme

The Blue Badge gives the following benefits in Kensington and Chelsea: Blue Badge disabled parking bay: up to 4 hours of free parking during controlled hours, and for as long as you want outside of these hours (disabled parking bays can be found on our interactive map).

Applying for the Blue Badge Scheme in Surrey

Can you park at Chelsea and Westminster hospital with a Blue Badge?

There are 17 disabled parking space located within the car park. These are available free of charge to drivers who have a hospital appointment and are displaying a valid disabled driver's permit (Blue Badge) in their vehicle. The disabled bays are located near the car park lifts.

Where to park when going to Battersea Power Station?

Our car parks are accessible via Pump House Lane, SW11 8BJ and Circus Road West, SW11 8EZ. The height restriction for each car park is 2.2 meters and we have over 200 car parks available on site (including EV charging bays in both carparks) for use seven days a week.

Can you park for free with a disabled badge?

Yes, disabled badge holders (Blue Badge in the UK) usually get free parking on streets, including at meters and pay-and-display, and often in council car parks for the maximum time, but you must check local signs and rules, especially in private car parks or London, as concessions vary and misusing the badge is illegal. You can also typically park on single/double yellow lines for up to 3 hours (except where loading is banned).

Can I use my wife's Blue Badge to do her shopping?

No, you generally cannot use your wife's Blue Badge to do her shopping unless she is with you in the vehicle as a driver or passenger, as the badge is strictly for the holder's use and benefit; letting someone else use it to shop for them (even if for the holder's benefit) is misuse, a criminal offense, and can result in fines and badge confiscation.

Can I park on double yellow lines in London with a disabled badge?

You can park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours if there isn't a ban on loading. You have to use your blue parking clock. You have to wait for at least 1 hour before you go back and park there again. Red routes in London.

How much is parking at Battersea?

Battersea Park Parking

The park offers parking at the following rates from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (including Public and Bank Holidays): Up to 1 hour - £2.70. Up to 2 hours - £5.40. Up to 3 hours - £8.10.

Where can you not park with a disabled badge in London?

What you cannot do

• Park (wholly or partly) on a double red line at any time. ( ...
• Park on a single red line during the restricted times which are indicated on the sign.
• Stop or park any time at a bus stop, within the road markings indicating the place where a bus may stop or on a zig-zag line.

What other benefits can I get if I have a Blue Badge?

A Blue Badge primarily offers parking concessions (free or reduced-cost parking, parking on yellow lines), but it also unlocks related benefits like Vehicle Tax Exemption (VED), priority seating on public transport, and potential discounts on travel and at attractions, with additional support available through schemes like Motability, Universal Credit, and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if you qualify.

Is there disabled parking at Battersea Power Station?

We have disabled parking spaces available in our Circus West Village and Electric Boulevard car parks – these spaces are available specifically for use by Blue Badge holders but we don't offer blue badge discounts.

Which day is parking free?

"Free parking day" isn't a universal holiday but refers to local council schemes, often on Sundays, Bank Holidays, or specific evenings/weekends (like after 6 PM or for a few hours on Saturday) in various cities (e.g., York, Bedford, Southampton), with specific rules like Blue Badge holder exemptions or mandatory ticket display even for free periods. To find free parking, check your local council's transport/parking website for specific dates and locations, as rules vary significantly.

What are Blue Badge holders entitled to?

The Blue Badge is a legal document that allows persons with disabilities (document holders) to park their vehicle, or the vehicle in which they are travelling in, in reserved parking bays (blue bay) due to difficulties in their mobility or other disability.

Do I have to pay congestion charge in London if I have a Blue Badge?

If you hold a valid Blue Badge, you can apply for exemption from the congestion charge in London by paying a £10 administration fee. You can register up to two vehicles that you would normally use to travel within the charging zone. This could be your own vehicle, or one you travel in.

Is a Blue Badge exempt from ULEZ?

Blue badge holders will need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their non-compliant vehicle qualifies for one of the following 3 grace periods. We've provided a brief summary of these grace periods here, but you should visit our discounts and exemptions page for full details, eligibility criteria and the online application.