From 2 January 2026, Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead will be updating their parking arrangements for patients and visitors. This includes new time bands and an increase to current parking charges.

The hospital stated they know that any change to parking can feel frustrating, and this is not a decision they’ve taken lightly. This is their first increase in many years, and the new rates will bring them in line with other local hospitals.

They also understand that parking at the hospital can be challenging at busy times, and that they do not currently have enough spaces to meet the demand. By updating the charges, they can reinvest directly into improving the patient and visitor experience, including maintenance, safety, and longer-term plans to make accessing the hospital easier for everyone.

Concessions for certain patients and their relatives, such as Blue Badge holders (with a valid badge displayed), or parents of a child staying overnight, will remain in place. If you are on a low income you may be entitled to claim back the cost of your parking under the national Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) which helps individuals with the reasonable costs of travel to and from NHS appointments and treatments.

From 2 January 2026 the charges will apply Monday to Sunday 8am to 7.30pm.

Up to 30 minutes         FREE
Up to 2 hours              £3.50
Up to 4 hours              £5.50
Up to 6 hours              £7.50
Up to 8 hours              £9.00
Over 8 hours               £10.00.

You can pay for your parking by cash, card, Google Pay or Apple Pay. QR code posters around the hospital can also be used to pay or top up your parking.

The hospital is thanking people for their understanding and support as they make these important changes to improve your experience at Queen Victoria Hospital.