Leeds O2 Academy - Suitable Parking?

Simon · 10th June 2009, 21:04

On this Friday evening (12th) I am going to attend a concert at the O2 Academy venue in Leeds city centre.

If anyone local to Leeds or who has good local knowledge of the city centre could point me in the direction of a decent (for decent, read "reasonably secure, well-lit and not likely to get my car targeted" etc etc) car park. We don't mind walking a short distance to the venue from the car park but equally I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving the car a long distance from the venue. A couple of minutes brisk walk away would be fine.

Ultimately I am trying to avoid parking where the majority of the concert-goers will park to avoid queues but at the same time security of my car is of paramount importance

Any tips/pointers or other traffic information would be gratefully received. Thanks.

JohnDotCom · 10th June 2009, 21:22

I would suggest Public Transport to be honest...............

Simon · 10th June 2009, 21:24

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I would suggest Public Transport to be honest...............

Not entirely feasable due to:

a) cost
b) cost
c) err.... cost

Also due to picking up a friend en-route I think train is a no-goer and as for bus/coach - we need to get their on Friday evening THIS year

Seriously though... Car is the only option this time around.

JohnDotCom · 10th June 2009, 21:27

Nearby Parking Facilities:
A public 24-hour multi-story car park (Q Park) is situated on 72 Merrion Street.

I am sure local members will know of some better cheaper Car Parks.

Simon · 10th June 2009, 21:33

Thanks for that John. I'll keep it in mind.

Timbo.P6 · 11th June 2009, 02:25

There is a car park about 2 mins walk from the o2, not sure of the cost, we went on a Sunday and it was free, if you,re using sat nav to get you there, its literally as you pull onto the street where the o2 is, its a very new car park, as its connected to a new building , but the queue to get into the o2 went all the way past the car park, so its VERY close,

Simon · 11th June 2009, 17:31

Thanks for the info - I'll keep that one in mind too.

Other suggestions welcome too

Simon · 11th June 2009, 19:46

I think we've found a decent one. http://www.thelightleeds.co.uk/carpark

Looks quite good from the write-up and the fact it is part of a shopping complex rather than a stand-alone car park.

alluslawless · 12th June 2009, 07:21

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Originally Posted by Simon

I think we've found a decent one. http://www.thelightleeds.co.uk/carpark

Looks quite good from the write-up and the fact it is part of a shopping complex rather than a stand-alone car park.

Agreed. I use this one a lot. Well lit, clean, loads of security and cameras and even air con. It costs a bit but it's well worth it. Can get full quickly so arrive early.

10th June 2009, 21:04	#1
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Leeds O2 Academy - Suitable Parking? On this Friday evening (12th) I am going to attend a concert at the O2 Academy venue in Leeds city centre. If anyone local to Leeds or who has good local knowledge of the city centre could point me in the direction of a decent (for decent, read "reasonably secure, well-lit and not likely to get my car targeted" etc etc) car park. We don't mind walking a short distance to the venue from the car park but equally I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving the car a long distance from the venue. A couple of minutes brisk walk away would be fine. Ultimately I am trying to avoid parking where the majority of the concert-goers will park to avoid queues but at the same time security of my car is of paramount importance Any tips/pointers or other traffic information would be gratefully received. Thanks.

11th June 2009, 02:25	#6
Timbo.P6 Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR T SE WITH MISSING SATNAV ROVER P6 2000 SC Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Doncaster Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 429 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts	There is a car park about 2 mins walk from the o2, not sure of the cost, we went on a Sunday and it was free, if you,re using sat nav to get you there, its literally as you pull onto the street where the o2 is, its a very new car park, as its connected to a new building , but the queue to get into the o2 went all the way past the car park, so its VERY close, __________________ Back in Rover land, with 1.8T and Freelander HSE 2.0 td4

10th June 2009, 21:22	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I would suggest Public Transport to be honest...............

10th June 2009, 21:27	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Nearby Parking Facilities: A public 24-hour multi-story car park (Q Park) is situated on 72 Merrion Street. I am sure local members will know of some better cheaper Car Parks.

10th June 2009, 21:33	#5
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for that John. I'll keep it in mind.

11th June 2009, 17:31	#7
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the info - I'll keep that one in mind too. Other suggestions welcome too

11th June 2009, 19:46	#8
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I think we've found a decent one. http://www.thelightleeds.co.uk/carpark Looks quite good from the write-up and the fact it is part of a shopping complex rather than a stand-alone car park.