phillyboy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Mrs phillyboy is due in a few weeks time and we are trying to work out the best way of getting to Kings. Does anyone have any experience of using local taxi firms to east dulwich?Driving our car isn't really an option as parking is, i suspect, an absolute nightmare. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I used Dulwich cars when I went into labour and they picked me up within ten mins. Parking is a nightmare, stick with cabs for sure. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich Born And Bred Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 We always managed to find parking where the flower shop used to be, but it could prove costly though if you are there for hours. No experience with taxis' as we used the car.Good luck with the impending birth! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkle Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Apparently a lot of babies are born at night- mine all were, so parking turned out to be ok- the earliest was 9pm, and the car park was almost empty. It's also cheaper at night, not sure from what time, but I'm sure it was some kind of one off fee for the night rather than per hour. But you'd have to check! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydown Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I went into King's 7 weeks ago on Friday night - about 11.30pm. Used Panther Cars. They arrived quickly although the seatbelt wasn't working and the journey was rather bumpy from what I can remember. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorraineliyanage Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The cab firm on Barry Road are good and very quick - 0208 693 1000 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Dulwich Cars got me there both my labours, their number was given to me by Kings so I think they're used to the whole 'woman in labour' thing - the first time they even found a flashing light to go on the top! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 We used Addison Lee. Arrived really quickly, lovely driver who went slow over the speed bumps and dropped us off right at the steps of the Golden Jubilee wing. Highly recommended. Parking at King's is a nightmare and once you reach the labour ward you may find the last thing you want to be worrying about is when to go and move the car. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickbrownfox Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 By the time I went to Kings, I was in such mooing-like-cow agony, that I would have been soooo embarrassed to have had to make that journey in a taxi. I was embarrassed enough to be having contractions from the carpark to the labour ward, let alone in someone else's car!!! My advice: if you're going to taxi it, do it before the going gets tough! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellors Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 You can park for free day and night further up Flodden Rd - drop her off and then move the car. If its the middle of the night you can park opposite the A&E in the aptly named Love Walk. I think the restriction kicks in at 8am. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyboy Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah super thanks for your help! We would normally rely on friends but as its the Christmas party season those phone calls may fall on drunk ears :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R&A Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 You can park on McNeil road just off camberwell grove. There's a little walkway just opposite which leads you directly to denmark hill train station. It'll only take 5 min to do the walk We're planning on driving there first time with Dad-to-be then moving the car to McNeil Road AFTER i've been accepted by the hospitalThere's a baby boom right now and the staff are turning people away if you're not properly 'in labour' (i think no earlier than 5cm dilated now)The taxi fares and/or parking costs can really add up if you keep being turned away... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-267570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyboy Posted December 17, 2009 Author Share Posted December 17, 2009 Well it turned out we couldn't wait so gave birth at home... paramedics came 2 mins before birth midwives followed about 10mins after. But the kind ambulance people took us to a/e about 30mins later (now thats how to get their quickly!) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-277273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Congratulations Phillyboy, just goes to show that all the plans can go wrong. Hope your other half and new baby are doing well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-277277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nappy Lady Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 Welcome to the world baby phillyboy, and congratulations and well done Mum and Dad!So pleased for you - what an excellent Christmas Present :))Enjoy your babymoon.Mollyx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8769-getting-to-kingsin-a-hurry/#findComment-277337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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