Derriford parking

Although I've been there before, it was a while ago. I now need to visit tomorrow (dear old Mum not well) and I've heard parking can be a nightmare. Is there any on street parking locally within a 15 minute walk - save the hassle. Christmas could be on the A30/38 each day - but hey, she is my mum and Santa can come second this year.

tigertony wrote:

Although I've been there before, it was a while ago. I now need to visit tomorrow (dear old Mum not well) and I've heard parking can be a nightmare. Is there any on street parking locally within a 15 minute walk - save the hassle. Christmas could be on the A30/38 each day - but hey, she is my mum and Santa can come second this year.

Bleddy expensive too. Had the same problem when my late mother was in Derriford a few years ago-the availability of spaces seemed to depend on what time of day but i'm darned if I can remember which was the best time-think it was evenings which were best but not sure. I suppose there are side streets available if you're prepared to walk far enough-Looseleigh Lane has some off shoots, you could also try the business park or the Jack Rabbit, imagine though they would be fairly strict as to who can park in their place given the demand for spaces. Good luck.

There's ample parking and I should imagine Christmas Eve would be one of the quieter days of the year, be brave.

Park in the park and ride and jump on a bus.

I always find it confusing as feck.

For my appointment next Wednesday 4.20pm I will park near Emmanuel church and catch a bus. I park there because there are many bus service running pass going to Derriford.

All that planning to park at a hospital? How third world is Plymouth becoming?

seadog wrote:

I always find it confusing as feck.

Bleedy right - signs should say Port and Starboard !!!

Rickler wrote:

All that planning to park at a hospital?  How third world is Plymouth becoming?

Exactly, it's tragic.

seadog wrote:

I always find it confusing as feck.

We've noticed

Rickler wrote:

All that planning to park at a hospital?  How third world is Plymouth becoming?

It's all about avoiding the shocking charges that line the pockets Sodexo or whichever faceless corporate leach sucking tax payers is siphoning that particular revenue stream these days. 

Good luck with The old dear tt.

My missus is a nursey there and she has to pay to park, FFS. £30/month docked from wages. Disgusting, money grabbing shysters. Whoever runs the car park that is - not the nursies! I like nursies.

Off there today for three procedures which I am not looking forward to. The Daughter is taking me.

Back from Derriford very quiet there today. Have been diagnosed with skin cancer and a blocked throat gland. Both require an operation in the new year. But thankfully am home for Christmas.

pepsipete wrote:

Back from Derriford very quiet there today. Have been diagnosed with skin cancer and a blocked throat gland.  Both require an operation in the new year.  But thankfully am home for Christmas.

Take it easy pepsi - keep positive. No-one mentioned the new multi-storey - loads of spaces. May be up tomorrow - see how overnight goes. Least the roads will be quiet.

pepsipete wrote:

Back from Derriford very quiet there today. Have been diagnosed with skin cancer and a blocked throat gland.  Both require an operation in the new year.  But thankfully am home for Christmas.

Hope everything goes well mate.