Firstly, convenience reigns supreme. On-site parking eliminates the hassle of searching for a parking space, sparing visitors from the stress of navigating unfamiliar streets or spending precious time circling around in search of a spot. This convenience factor is particularly valuable for families with young children, elderly visitors or individuals with mobility challenges, as it minimises physical exertion and ensures easy access to the venue.

Moreover, on-site parking contributes to visitor safety and security. By providing designated parking areas within close proximity to the venue, establishments can monitor and maintain a safer environment, reducing the risk of theft, vandalism or other safety concerns associated with parking in distant or poorly-lit areas. This sense of security fosters a more relaxed and enjoyable outing for patrons.

Take the stress out of organising your day out

From a logistical standpoint, onsite parking facilitates efficient crowd management and traffic flow. By controlling the ingress and egress of vehicles through designated entrances and exits, venues can mitigate congestion, minimise delays and optimise the overall flow of traffic, thereby enhancing the operational efficiency of the facility.

Furthermore, onsite parking presents an opportunity for revenue generation and customer retention. By offering parking services as an additional amenity, venues can capitalise on this ancillary revenue stream while simultaneously enhancing the overall value proposition for visitors. Additionally, convenient parking facilities can incentivise repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth referrals, fostering long-term patronage and brand loyalty.

And of course, quite apart from anything else, who wants to trudge to the venue when it’s raining? Finding yourself soaking wet before you’re even gone through the entrance will, at the very least, put you and your party in the wrong frame of mind to enjoy days out in East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey. Of all the potential negatives of your day out, this is one that can take away so much of the pleasure, especially if it’s one of the local family venues that you’re visiting.

So much choice, so get ready for fun

While finding venues in Surrey and Sussex that offer on-site parking may not be a deal-breaker for you, it’s good to know that there are plenty of them to choose from. They include the likes of:

Nymans (Handcross)
Bentley Miniature Railway (Ringmer)
Campaign Paintball & Laser Park (Cobham)
Clandon Park (Guildford)
Box Hill (Tadworth)
Brooklands Museum (Weybridge)
Lazer World (Crawley)

…and many more.

Another good reason to seek out Surrey and Sussex venues with on-site parking can be the often-complex matter of logistics. Taking the train or bus on a day out can be fun, of course, but it can also be unnecessarily stressful. Taking the car can keep everything relatively straightforward, and of course you also have the added convenience of being able to set out and go home at a time that suits you, rather than a time that fits in with the public transport networks.

So if you’re planning a day out in Surrey or Sussex and you’d like to take the car, have a browse through our Parking On-Site section and see what takes your fancy. There’s a whole world of discovery out there, all thanks to the team at GoLark!