[Albion] Parking in Lewes tomorrow?

Wozza

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Going to match from east tomorrow (usually from London).

Was going to park at Polegate, but train times aren't great.

What's parking like in Lewes on a Sunday? Obv near station. Don't mind paying.

Alternatively: Racecourse is relatively quiet park 'n' ride, right? What's the road up there like before matches? Mega-busy?

Any steer appreciated. Ta.

 

dazzer6666

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Station car park is ok, but if busy there are several others within a few mins walk...never a problem.

 

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I don't know about lewes parking, but wouldn't you hit the Amex traffic if you're coming from that direction toward the racecourse P&R? And if you then go through town along lewes road you'll have to go past the building works at preston barracks that are causing some issues with the roads there. I'd imagine even if lewes isn't perfect, it would still be better than the racecourse P&R?

 

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I think car parks in Lewes are free on Sundays, but not certain. I' sure somebody on here will confirm.
If so, park in the car park off the roundabout off Friars Walk

 

Wozza

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Acker79 said:

I don't know about lewes parking, but wouldn't you hit the Amex traffic if you're coming from that direction toward the racecourse P&R? And if you then go through town along lewes road you'll have to go past the building works at preston barracks that are causing some issues with the roads there. I'd imagine even if lewes isn't perfect, it would still be better than the racecourse P&R?

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Yeah, Racecourse is third choice, tbh.

(Thanks Dazzer)

 

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Wozza said:

Yeah, Racecourse is third choice, tbh.

(Thanks Dazzer)

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Often park in North St (just past the Police Station on the left) - ok even on a Saturday and 5 mins walk or so from the station. If it’s full, there’s another car park 100 yards further down the road on the corner which always has space.

 

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East Staffs Gull

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Or park at the Council Offices (normally £1) and catch the 29? bus opposite the Black Horse.

 

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Wozza said:

Going to match from east tomorrow (usually from London).

Was going to park at Polegate, but train times aren't great.

What's parking like in Lewes on a Sunday? Obv near station. Don't mind paying.

Alternatively: Racecourse is relatively quiet park 'n' ride, right? What's the road up there like before matches? Mega-busy?

Any steer appreciated. Ta.

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Burger Bar on A27 has car park(take Kingston road from roundabout) 100 m from bus stop...Free and easy bus ride there and back

 

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Wozza said:

Going to match from east tomorrow (usually from London).

Was going to park at Polegate, but train times aren't great.

What's parking like in Lewes on a Sunday? Obv near station. Don't mind paying.

Alternatively: Racecourse is relatively quiet park 'n' ride, right? What's the road up there like before matches? Mega-busy?

Any steer appreciated. Ta.

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Public car park in North Street/Spring Gardens, parked there before on a Sunday, free parking.

 

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bn9 bha said:

Public car park in North Street/Spring Gardens, parked there before on a Sunday, free parking.

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Could be busy though tomorrow with xmas shoppers out in force .

 

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carlzeiss said:

Could be busy though tomorrow with xmas shoppers out in force .

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Yes fair point, but this one is away from town centre and shops, so worth a try.

 

Norman Potting

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Keep pondering on using the 29 from Lewes, what are they like crowd wise particularly on the way back? Are they better than the 45' or so train queue.

 

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Car parking in Lewes in streets near the station is free. And about 90 minutes before match relatively easy to find if you're ok with a 5-10 minute walk. Gets a bit tighter about 60 minutes out.
On a sunday, the station car park which is obviously the nearest and expensive at other times, is £2.

 

Thunder Bolt

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Norman Potting said:

Keep pondering on using the 29 from Lewes, what are they like crowd wise particularly on the way back? Are they better than the 45' or so train queue.

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A friend of ours parks near the prison/hospital and catches the 29. He normally stops for a cup of tea after the game, and then catches the bus.