[Help] Parking at the RSCH.

[BLOCK F]

Hello one and all.
I have to go to the RSCH ( or possibly the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath) for some scans in the near future, prior to an op on an Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm. Never been there before, so am seeking advice on the parking situation at the hospital. Is it a nightmare and would I be wiser to take the train from Chichester to Brighton and then a taxi to and from the hospital?
Any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.

 

[Seaview Seagull]

Parking at RSCH I'd a nightmare. The car park in the hospital fills up very early in the day and the surrounding streets usually fill-up too. I think train and taxi is a good idea.

Haywards Heath is different. In my limited experience the car park there usually has spaces.

 

[PHCgull]

train would be more restful. there are usually plenty of cabs at the hozzie too when you need to get back to the station. if you have to drive, go to HH

 

[Weststander]

HH is hellish.

Get there at least an hour early, driving round and round their tiny car park or private road at the bottom end, waiting for someone to go.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Hello one and all.
I have to go to the RSCH ( or possibly the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath) for some scans in the near future, prior to an op on an Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm. Never been there before, so am seeking advice on the parking situation at the hospital. Is it a nightmare and would I be wiser to take the train from Chichester to Brighton and then a taxi to and from the hospital?
Any words of wisdom would be much appreciated.

Train and Cab, Good luck

 

[jcdenton08]

Your train and taxi plan is the best solution. Takes all the stress away, which given the circumstances is a big plus. I wouldn’t drive to RSCH personally under any circumstances.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

Could park at the marina and get a bus.

 

[trueblue]

Yes. Parking is a nightmare. You could possibly drive and park for free at the Marina - then get a cab from there. Just a thought. Not sure how long the Marina parking limits are though. Others may know.

 

[pornomagboy]

Could park at the marina and get a bus.

can only park for 4 hours I'd park in roedean as its not permitted and get bus

 

[hart's shirt]

My mum was in the RSCH for a week during the last fortnight - I used the buses to get in and see her from Hangleton.

Having taken the train, there's regular 7 buses from outside Brighton Station to the County Hospital.

Cheap fare and you'll be there in 10 minutes.

https://www.buses.co.uk/services/BH/7?date=2023-04-05&direction=outbound

 

[BNthree]

For RSCH I’d drive and park at the Marina then jump on a 7 bus to the hospital. Same in reverse afterwards. Cheaper/easier than train and taxi plus free parking at Marina.

 

[Tory Boy]

Parking at RSCH I'd a nightmare. The car park in the hospital fills up very early in the day and the surrounding streets usually fill-up too. I think train and taxi is a good idea.

Haywards Heath is different. In my limited experience the car park there usually has spaces.

If you need to go to the RSCH I would park (free) in the multi-storey in the Marina and get a bus or taxi up to the hospital.

 

[Weststander]

If you need to go to the RSCH I would park (free) in the multi-storey in the Marina and get a bus or taxi up to the hospital.

Good point, don’t park in the ASDA car park, the limit is 2 hours and they have parking company covert cameras policing it.

 

[maresfield seagull]

can only park for 4 hours I'd park in roedean as its not permitted and get bus

Do you mean free parking in Roedean ?

 

[Theatre of Trees]

I've always parked on Marine Drive near to the junction with Eaton Place for appointments at RSCH, can usually find a space around there, particularly on the eastbound side.

 

[Tory Boy]

Anyone can park in the multi storey in the Marina for as long as they like.

There are no barriers or enforcement cameras. Guest houses suggest their guests park there over the weekend.

 

[LadySeagull]

The multi storey at the Marina stinks of piss and I think it is now 4 hours max.

 

[Seaview Seagull]

The Marina car park has always had a 4 HR limit but it's purely notional as there are no cameras or any other way to enforce it.

 

[LadySeagull]

Yep, I thought the same last time I was there. Who owns it, Council? If so then they can't use ANPR for parking enforcement.

 

[Cornwallboy]

When I had to frequently visit the RSCH I used to park in the very top level of the multi story, it's uncovered and then walk to the RS, only takes about 20 mins. Never once did I get a ticket and was there frequently and often for more than 4 hours.