Tessa the Duchess Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 In one weeks time I am going to the O2 Arena to see Mr. Leonard Cohen...swoon, swoon My friend and I have decided to drive there. I wondered if anybody had ever driven there, what the parking is like, I don't mind how much it costs, just want to know if it is possible? Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 We drove and parked there when we saw Neil Diamond, there are a couple of different car parks all next to the arena. One is more for commuters I think (although we parked there when we used the tube to see The Osmonds). The one we used for Neil was £20 I think if I remember right. They are very well signposted. Have a lovely time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 you can pre book parking I think direct with the arena (check out their website), it was last time I looked about £15-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Thank you guys, very helpful £20 this is going to turn out to be a mega expensive evening out, but worth it just to see the man Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 We've decided next time we go we are going to get a taxi (luckily or not depending on your point of view) we live near enough It takes us about 15 minutes to drive there. I think we've got Elton John as our next concert evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 We've decided next time we go we are going to get a taxi (luckily or not depending on your point of view) we live near enough It takes us about 15 minutes to drive there. I think we've got Elton John as our next concert evening. I debated getting a mini cab there, but it would probably cost over £50 there and back Ooooh Elton John, I would love to see him in concert. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 There is a large public car park at Greenwich Peninsula, by Sainsbury's, B&Q, and the cinema......few other shops and restaurants there as well . It's probably about 10 mins walk from the O2, and it is (or was, for fairly obvious reason's I've not been there since early June) unrestricted free parking in the evenings. It's free during the day too, but only for 4 hours I think & is fairly comprehensively patrolled to check that no users exceed their time limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Oohhhhh i'm going there tomorrow to see Queen (not the queen though ) I'm going on the train though! I'm really nervous in case i get squished!! Is there lots of room to stand!!?? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It was all seats when I was there and very spacious. I'd forgotten about the car parks at sainsburys/b&q. Its not far to walk but hubby always likes to park really close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 It was all seats when I was there and very spacious. When were you last there?? I'm sorry - i probably sound like a paranoid idiot! I do worry a lot though!! You can probably guess!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? We're going to try it in December for the Barry Manilow gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? I quite fancy doing this, but then I have to find parking at Waterloo which is probably a nightmare. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? I quite fancy doing this, but then I have to find parking at Waterloo which is probably a nightmare. Tessa I'm sure there are a few places where you can get on or off, not just Waterloo http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/120040C6EED842A3?artistid=952698&majorcatid=10003&minorcatid=10003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 In one weeks time I am going to the O2 Arena to see Mr. Leonard Cohen...swoon, swoon You made me go into a panic. We are going to see him in Manchester, but I've checked and it's not until the end of the month. Very excited here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGirl Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? We're going to try it in December for the Barry Manilow gig :oops: we are going to see Barry too, on the 6th Dec, I got the family tickets as an early Christmas pressie for my mum who is mad about him (at least thats my excuse ) some friends had suggested the boat was the easiest, but i didnt fancy a late night wintery return, so maybe parking would be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? We're going to try it in December for the Barry Manilow gig :oops: we are going to see Barry too, on the 6th Dec, I got the family tickets as an early Christmas pressie for my mum who is mad about him (at least thats my excuse ) some friends had suggested the boat was the easiest, but i didnt fancy a late night wintery return, so maybe parking would be an option. We're going on Thursday 4th Dec, the "Foolish one's" favourite artist of all time !!!! not really looking forward to it. Friday 5th is more appealing, Bill Bailey at the Gielgud Theatre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Anyone tried the "Clipper service" from Waterloo to the O2 arena along the Thames? We're going to try it in December for the Barry Manilow gig :oops: we are going to see Barry too, on the 6th Dec, I got the family tickets as an early Christmas pressie for my mum who is mad about him (at least thats my excuse ) some friends had suggested the boat was the easiest, but i didnt fancy a late night wintery return, so maybe parking would be an option. We're going on Thursday 4th Dec, the "Foolish one's" favourite artist of all time !!!! not really looking forward to it. Friday 5th is more appealing, Bill Bailey at the Gielgud Theatre. We'd love to see Bill Bailey - he's hilarious. Kitbag - we went to see Neil Diamond earlier this year. Perhaps you should contact the arena to find out whether its all seating or not. I'm sure you'll have a great time no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Kitbag - we went to see Neil Diamond earlier this year. Perhaps you should contact the arena to find out whether its all seating or not. I'm sure you'll have a great time no matter what. Kitbag if you look at your tickets it should say "Seat No......." if it doesn't then I guess you have a standing only ticket. Tessa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Official O2 parking is expensive, but there is a London Underground car park right next door (in fact it's closer than the proper car parks). Very reasonable at weekends. Used mainly by commuters during the week so space might be an issue during the week although OH and I have used it (can only park after 11am) but at weekends it should be OK. Gets really busy during the day with people going into London for the day but empties by teatime. Really easy to find too. Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Official O2 parking is expensive, but there is a London Underground car park right next door (in fact it's closer than the proper car parks). Very reasonable at weekends. Used mainly by commuters during the week so space might be an issue during the week although OH and I have used it (can only park after 11am) but at weekends it should be OK. Gets really busy during the day with people going into London for the day but empties by teatime. Really easy to find too. Have a great time. We used this mid-week at about 5'ish to go up to Wembley by tube and it was fine then and it was cheaper. Not sure why we didn't use it when we went to the arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooklady Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Can't help about the parking but the arena is great, we went to see Duran Duran in July and it was fab, lovely arena. it was all seats when we were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 hi guys, the concert was fab and it was a standing ticket! Queen was fab (I just got back lol) and my ears are ringing like mad!! It was great there was lots of standing room and I didn't get squished! Hooray! Sorry if I sounded like a complete worried loser on here earlier - as probably guessed, I worry an awful lot and suffer from it quite badly!! Thanks guys! Have a great time at your concerts!! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Glad you had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm glad you had a great time It is good isn't it. Have to say I hope I'm not standing when I go - will have to check my tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Tessa, just reviving this post - I went to the O2 last night and Leonard Cohen was FABULOUS! Did you enjoy it - sorry we didn't arrange to meet up, but I was already meeting two other friends there and it's a huge place, isn't it. I thought he was brilliant and he did so many songs, what a trouper. I can't remember enjoying a concert so much in ages. For those who think that LC only sings depressing songs, well he was surprisingly jolly, positively skipping about the stage and his voice is as good as ever. He had a Spanish guitarist, afraid I didn't catch the name, but it would have been worth the ticket money just to see him alone. Oh and the backing singers were pretty darn good, too! The O2 is a fantastic arena - I didn't look down while I was climbing up to the seat, but once I was sitting down it was fine and the acoustics are excellent. Better still, the journey home only took about 45 minutes which was brilliant (compared to going to Hammersmith or Wembley for example). I'm going back to the O2 in June to see War of the Worlds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
