Carolo   10 #1 Posted April 18, 2021 I know this topic has already been discussed- but I have an upcoming appointment at the Dental Hospital- and wonder whether to take a taxi or my own car. Could anyone tell me how easy it is to find a parking space?  I have read that the multi story car park does not have a lift. Are there a lot of stairs to negotiate to the ground floor or does it have ramps?  Also- directions to the dental hospital wing would be greatly appreciated (out patients). Thank you all in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gene   10 #2 Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Parking is an absolute nightmare and often pot luck to find a place - https://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/pd6466_web.pdf  https://www.sth.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/charles-clifford-dental-hospital/how-to-get-here     Edited April 18, 2021 by gene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol   596 #3 Posted April 18, 2021 Taxi!  The Charles Clifford Dental Hospital is on a street parallel to Western Bank behind Weston Park Hospital. Western Bank is part of the main road between The Children's Hospital and Broomhill on the frequent 51, 52/52a bus routes. Neither multi-story carparks are suitable if you are concerned about stairs as the steep 350m route to the dental hospital could be a problem. A taxi, or the very frequent 51, 52/52a stopping on Western Bank is a better option. There are plenty of underused taxis at the moment.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1   11 #4 Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Carolo said: I know this topic has already been discussed- but I have an upcoming appointment at the Dental Hospital- and wonder whether to take a taxi or my own car. Could anyone tell me how easy it is to find a parking space?  I have read that the multi story car park does not have a lift. Are there a lot of stairs to negotiate to the ground floor or does it have ramps?  Also- directions to the dental hospital wing would be greatly appreciated (out patients). Thank you all in advance. You got a blue badge    If youre over 65 better at dentist or on benefits Edited April 18, 2021 by spider1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gene   10 #5 Posted April 19, 2021 Even with a blue badge you can be ages finding place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sammo sparks   15 #6 Posted April 19, 2021 You can park in the multistorey at the Hallamshire, it's free and it doesn't get full at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Carolo   10 #7 Posted April 19, 2021 Many thanks all of you for your help and advice. Looks like I'm going to go by taxi. Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Michael_N Â Â 33 #8 Posted April 20, 2021 Depending which area/direction your coming from, could always use a Park & Ride site or even park somewhere free close to town and do the last leg on a bus (say Duke Street area and then jump on a 120 for a 10 min journey through town up to Hallamshire). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longy67   23 #9 Posted April 20, 2021 On 19/04/2021 at 09:08, sammo sparks said: You can park in the multistorey at the Hallamshire, it's free and it doesn't get full at the moment. Not for much longer though, heard that free parking was ending at the end of April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol   596 #10 Posted April 20, 2021 The OP is going to the Dental Hospital not the Hallamshire. -so 51, 52 or 52a not 120 The OP has suggested that stairs may be a problem. -the multistorey at the Hallamshire is 350m away and a bit of a climb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sneakerfreak   10 #11 Posted April 20, 2021 Youan always park in the QPark just down the road - i have never had issues when going to childrens hospital Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Annie Bynnol   596 #12 Posted April 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Sneakerfreak said: Youan always park in the QPark just down the road - i have never had issues when going to childrens hospital The OP has suggested that stairs may be a problem. -the QPark is even further down the hill.  They have decided to go by taxi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...