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SMG Parking - Park and Ride - Uncovered
Unit 6,
Warish Hall Farm,
Warish Hall Road,
Takeley,
Bishop's Stortford,
CM22 6NZ
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SMG Parking - Park and Ride - Uncovered
SMG Parking - Park and Ride - Uncovered
7 min. transfer
3.5 miles to STN
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3.6 / 5 (41 reviews)
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I was very happy with my parking experience with SMG . I received a call when I didn’t turn up on time . The drivers were friendly and helpful. SMG was well informed when my return flight was late. I will be back and use my 10% discount I received before I left . Thank you Katarina
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Unfortunately, my experience with this car park was extremely disappointing, and I strongly advise against using it, particularly at night or when travelling with family. Location, accessibility and extremely poor lighting: The car park is poorly signposted, difficult to find, extremely dark, inadequately lit, and quite narrow. Surrounded by farmland and houses, it hardly feels like a facility serving an international airport. I strongly recommend allowing at least 25 extra minutes just to locate and access the site. ⚠️ A SERIOUS WARNING ABOUT ARRIVING AT NIGHT: I cannot emphasise this strongly enough: I absolutely, absolutely DO NOT recommend coming to this location at night, especially if your flight is scheduled after midnight! The surrounding area is frighteningly dark, isolated, and poorly illuminated. You may find yourself surrounded by complete darkness, strange shadows, and animals appearing unexpectedly. The experience can genuinely be terrifying, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the area, travelling alone, or accompanied by children. And that is assuming you can even remember exactly where the car park is and manage to find it again in the darkness! To make matters worse, you cannot necessarily rely on taxi or private-hire drivers being willing to wait while you struggle to locate the entrance or navigate the poorly lit surroundings. Just imagine arriving after midnight with your family, exhausted from travelling, only to find yourself in complete darkness, struggling to locate your vehicle or arrange transport. I have attached photographs to illustrate the conditions. This is not what I would consider a reassuring or convenient airport parking experience. Inaccurate transfer times: The advertisement mentions 6 minutes in one place and 7 minutes elsewhere, yet my actual journey took around 10 minutes. A few minutes might seem insignificant, but imagine already having a stressful day, carefully planning your journey, and then facing unexpected delays that could contribute to missing your flight. Accurate information matters! Misleading advertising and additional charges: The shuttle is advertised as "FREE", yet customers are required to pay an additional mandatory charge per person, each way. Yes, this charge is mentioned elsewhere, but describing a service as free when mandatory fees apply creates a misleading impression. I booked expecting a convenient, affordable service, only to face additional charges for arriving late, the airport transfer, and an extra day. I fully acknowledge that the extra day was my own mistake, but the overall accumulation of charges was frustrating and expensive. Limited opening hours: The car park closes at 11:55 pm, which is particularly inconvenient for passengers arriving on late-night flights. This means I may also have to pay for a taxi when returning with my family, despite already paying for parking. Combined with the isolated location, poor lighting, and difficulty accessing the site, this makes the experience even more stressful. Profit should not come at the expense of customer experience: I genuinely respect the creativity of turning available land into a business and earning a living. However, making a profit should never come at the expense of customers' comfort, transparency, safety, or reasonable expectations. Unfortunately, I felt there was too much emphasis on additional charges rather than providing a convenient, accessible, and reliable service. I am not expecting luxury. I simply expect clear information, reasonable costs, adequate lighting, safe accessibility, and a dependable service. My final verdict: Overall, I found the experience unnecessarily stressful, inconvenient, expensive, and particularly unsettling at night. I strongly discourage anyone from using this car park after dark, especially families, people travelling alone, or passengers with flights after midnight. The facilities, lighting, accessibility, advertising transparency, and overall customer experience need significant improvement. I cannot recommend this car park in its current condition.
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Quick easy friendly
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Leave your keys
Park & ride/walk
Transfer Time: 6 - 7 min
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A QUICK OVERVIEW OF SMG PARKING PARK & RIDE AT LONDON STANSTED AIRPORT SMG
Parking Park & Ride Customer Tips
Stansted's premier park & ride operator, established in 2006
Just 6–7 minutes from the terminal via on-demand shuttle — runs every 20 minutes
CCTV-monitored, fully fenced, well-lit with regular night-time patrols
Keys left securely with the car park throughout your trip
Disabled parking and disabled-accessible transfers available
EV charging available at additional cost — subject to prior arrangement
Opening hours: 04:00–23:55 daily
Arrival Procedure for SMG Parking Park & Ride
Address: Unit 6, Warish Hall Farm, Warish Hall Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6NZ
Call the operations team approximately 20 minutes before your arrival. The operations line is available between 03:45 and 00:45 for flights landing before 23:55. Calls outside these hours cannot be answered.
On arrival, report to the car park reception and present your booking confirmation. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your last recommended check-in time.
You will be checked in, provided with a receipt, and transported to the terminal on the next available shuttle.
Please note: if you arrive more than 60 minutes outside your original booking time, a £20 rebooking fee applies, subject to availability. Arrivals more than 2 hours after your booked time may be treated as a no-show, with the booking cancelled and all monies forfeited.
Important: A charge of £2.50 per person each way is payable on arrival to cover airport levy fees. This charge is subject to change without prior notice.
Return Procedure for SMG Parking Park & Ride at London Stansted Airport
Once you have collected your luggage and are ready to leave the terminal, call the car park. The operator will direct you to the designated pick-up point for the next available shuttle.
If your return time changes, provide a minimum of 24 hours' notice. A £20 rebooking fee applies. Without sufficient notice, the car park cannot guarantee vehicle availability at your new return time and additional charges may apply.
Security Information
SMG Parking operates a fully fenced, CCTV-monitored car park with good illumination and regular night-time security patrols. All drivers are uniformed, carry ID, and are CRB checked, giving you complete confidence in the safety of your vehicle throughout your trip.
Overview
SMG Parking Park & Ride has been serving Stansted Airport travellers since 2006, building a reputation for reliability, punctuality, and outstanding customer care. The secure, uncovered car park is just 6–7 minutes from the terminal via a free, on-demand shuttle running every 20 minutes. Keys are held securely by the car park team throughout your stay, and the site is staffed and monitored 24 hours a day. Additional services including valeting, vehicle servicing, and EV charging are available for an extra fee.
Disabled Facilities
SMG Parking offers dedicated disabled parking bays and disabled-accessible shuttle transfers. The car park is family and disabled friendly — please contact the team directly on if you have specific accessibility requirements.
Important Information
The car park operates from 04:00–23:55 daily. The operations line is available between 03:45 and 00:45 for flights landing before 23:55.
Additional charges to be aware of:
Airport levy fee: £2.50 per person each way, payable on arrival
Oversized vehicle surcharge: from £40 for vehicles that exceed a standard UK parking space (4.8m x 2.4m)
Overstay charge: £25 per day or part thereof, payable via bank transfer prior to your new return date
Rebooking fee: £20 if you arrive or return more than 60 minutes outside your booked time
Reviews of SMG Parking Park & Ride
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3.6 / 5 (41 reviews)
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I was very happy with my parking experience with SMG . I received a call when I didn’t turn up on time . The drivers were friendly and helpful. SMG was well informed when my return flight was late. I will be back and use my 10% discount I received before I left . Thank you Katarina
STN SMG Parking P&R Uncovered
Smooth all good👍
STN SMG Parking P&R Uncovered
Unfortunately, my experience with this car park was extremely disappointing, and I strongly advise against using it, particularly at night or when travelling with family. Location, accessibility and extremely poor lighting: The car park is poorly signposted, difficult to find, extremely dark, inadequately lit, and quite narrow. Surrounded by farmland and houses, it hardly feels like a facility serving an international airport. I strongly recommend allowing at least 25 extra minutes just to locate and access the site. ⚠️ A SERIOUS WARNING ABOUT ARRIVING AT NIGHT: I cannot emphasise this strongly enough: I absolutely, absolutely DO NOT recommend coming to this location at night, especially if your flight is scheduled after midnight! The surrounding area is frighteningly dark, isolated, and poorly illuminated. You may find yourself surrounded by complete darkness, strange shadows, and animals appearing unexpectedly. The experience can genuinely be terrifying, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the area, travelling alone, or accompanied by children. And that is assuming you can even remember exactly where the car park is and manage to find it again in the darkness! To make matters worse, you cannot necessarily rely on taxi or private-hire drivers being willing to wait while you struggle to locate the entrance or navigate the poorly lit surroundings. Just imagine arriving after midnight with your family, exhausted from travelling, only to find yourself in complete darkness, struggling to locate your vehicle or arrange transport. I have attached photographs to illustrate the conditions. This is not what I would consider a reassuring or convenient airport parking experience. Inaccurate transfer times: The advertisement mentions 6 minutes in one place and 7 minutes elsewhere, yet my actual journey took around 10 minutes. A few minutes might seem insignificant, but imagine already having a stressful day, carefully planning your journey, and then facing unexpected delays that could contribute to missing your flight. Accurate information matters! Misleading advertising and additional charges: The shuttle is advertised as "FREE", yet customers are required to pay an additional mandatory charge per person, each way. Yes, this charge is mentioned elsewhere, but describing a service as free when mandatory fees apply creates a misleading impression. I booked expecting a convenient, affordable service, only to face additional charges for arriving late, the airport transfer, and an extra day. I fully acknowledge that the extra day was my own mistake, but the overall accumulation of charges was frustrating and expensive. Limited opening hours: The car park closes at 11:55 pm, which is particularly inconvenient for passengers arriving on late-night flights. This means I may also have to pay for a taxi when returning with my family, despite already paying for parking. Combined with the isolated location, poor lighting, and difficulty accessing the site, this makes the experience even more stressful. Profit should not come at the expense of customer experience: I genuinely respect the creativity of turning available land into a business and earning a living. However, making a profit should never come at the expense of customers' comfort, transparency, safety, or reasonable expectations. Unfortunately, I felt there was too much emphasis on additional charges rather than providing a convenient, accessible, and reliable service. I am not expecting luxury. I simply expect clear information, reasonable costs, adequate lighting, safe accessibility, and a dependable service. My final verdict: Overall, I found the experience unnecessarily stressful, inconvenient, expensive, and particularly unsettling at night. I strongly discourage anyone from using this car park after dark, especially families, people travelling alone, or passengers with flights after midnight. The facilities, lighting, accessibility, advertising transparency, and overall customer experience need significant improvement. I cannot recommend this car park in its current condition.
STN SMG Parking P&R Uncovered
Quick easy friendly
STN SMG Parking P&R Uncovered