Accessible parking in London

Blue Badge spaces and disabled parking with the details that matter

If you're a Blue Badge holder navigating London, you've probably hit the same problem we have: a parking space marked “accessible” doesn't always live up to the name. Bay widths vary, kerb cuts are missing, and the closest space to the door isn't always the one you'd choose if you knew the details up front.

Close to the Door brings together community-verified parking data from across United Kingdom and the rest of Europe, so you can choose a space in London based on what actually matters — bay width, access aisles, surface type, lighting, kerb cuts and more — before you set off.

Your Blue Badge gives you access to dedicated bays in London and on-street concessions in many places. Close to the Door's accessibility data — bay widths, surface types, kerb cuts and lighting — helps you find a space that genuinely works for you, not just one that's marked with the wheelchair symbol. The same data covers the rest of the UK, Ireland and large parts of the EU.

Parking in London: what to expect

Central London is among the most parking-restricted areas in Europe. The Congestion Charge (covering the City and West End) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (now Greater London-wide) both apply, though Blue Badge holders can register for an exemption from each. Bay widths in older streets around Soho and Covent Garden are tight; modern accessible bays at Liverpool Street, King's Cross and Westfield tend to be more generous.

What you'll find on Close to the Door

  • The details that matter — bay width, access aisles, surface type, lighting, EV charging and kerb cuts. Every detail you need to choose a space that works for you.
  • Community verified — every space is reviewed and voted on by Disabled drivers and passengers who actually use it.
  • Built by Disabled people — the app is designed by people with lived experience, not as an afterthought.
  • Free to use — finding spaces, viewing accessibility details, and contributing to the community costs nothing.

Locations across the UK and Europe

Close to the Door covers accessible parking locations across the UK and EU, including London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and many more.