Parking Near Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge), England
Where Can I Park for Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge)?
Parking on college land is free, but Fellows, staff, students, external contractors and visitors require a college parking permit. Visitor parking at Harvey Court is limited, with SatNav postcode CB3 9DS. For a short central stop, a Parksy space near University Arms is 123 yd away at £7.30 an hour.
- Address
- Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TA
- Closest listed space
- Secure Monthly Parking in King's Hedges, Cambridge, 123 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cambridge railway station, 1.2 mi (24 min walk)
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Parking at Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge)
Parking on the campus is controlled by the college rather than a public city-centre tariff. Gonville & Caius College provides free parking at several sites, but Fellows, staff, students, external contractors and visitors who park on college land require a parking permit under the college policy (Gonville & Caius College).
Visitor parking is limited at the Harvey Court site, where the relevant SatNav postcode is CB3 9DS (Gonville & Caius College). The college's published location guidance also points drivers towards a number of car parks around Cambridge, making Harvey Court the practical college-associated option for an approved visitor rather than an open-access space on Trinity Street.
Parksy Spaces Close to Gonville & Caius College
The closest listed option is a parking space near University Arms, a few steps away at 123 yd, priced at £7.30 an hour. It suits a visitor making a short central Cambridge stop. A second 123 yd listing is a monthly space in King's Hedges at £29 a month, which is better aligned with a regular user than a one-off college visit.
For longer stays, a covered space at Hilton Cambridge is 0.3 mi away and costs £20 an hour, while a space at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre is also 0.3 mi away at £13.20 a day.
Other Cambridge Car Parks Near the College
The college's city map and directions guidance says there are a number of car parks in Cambridge, giving drivers alternatives to the college's own Harvey Court arrangement (Gonville & Caius College).
Harvey Court should not be confused with a general public car park: visitor parking there is limited (Gonville & Caius College). The available local guidance also records free on-road parking on West Road between 5pm and 9am, providing an evening and overnight possibility for drivers using that area rather than the college's central Trinity Street address (University Rooms).
Cambridge Railway Station to Gonville & Caius College
Cambridge railway station is the nearest named station, at 1.2 mi from Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge). The walk takes 24 minutes, making rail practical for visitors who would otherwise face central Cambridge parking restrictions and limited college visitor capacity.
The college is on Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TA, so the station journey ends in the historic city centre rather than at a campus edge. Drivers using a Parksy space can treat the railway station as a useful onward transport reference, while visitors arriving by train can walk directly towards the college without needing a college parking permit.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- National Rail Enquiries
- Parking Policy - Gonville & Caius - University of Cambridge
- Location | Gonville & Caius - University of Cambridge
- GONVILLE & CAIUS COLLEGE PARKING POLICY
- City map and directions | Gonville & Caius
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge)?
Parking on college land is free, but Fellows, staff, students, external contractors and visitors require a college parking permit. Visitor parking at Harvey Court is limited, with SatNav postcode CB3 9DS. For a short central stop, a Parksy space near University Arms is 123 yd away at £7.30 an hour.
Is Parking at Gonville & Caius College Free?
The college provides free parking at several sites, but parking on college land is controlled by the college. Fellows, staff, students, external contractors and visitors all require a parking permit under the college policy. Harvey Court has limited visitor parking, so it is not a general public car park.
Where Is Visitor Parking for the College?
Harvey Court is the practical college-associated option for an approved visitor, but visitor parking there is limited. The relevant SatNav postcode is CB3 9DS. The college's published location guidance also points drivers towards a number of car parks around Cambridge, rather than an open-access space on Trinity Street.
What Nearby Parking Spaces Are Available?
The closest listed option is a space near University Arms, 123 yd away, priced at £7.30 an hour. For longer stays, a covered space at Hilton Cambridge is 0.3 mi away at £20 an hour, while a space at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre is 0.3 mi away at £13.20 a day.
Is There Free On-Road Parking Near the College?
Free on-road parking is recorded on West Road between 5pm and 9am. This provides an evening and overnight possibility for drivers using that area, rather than the college's central Trinity Street address. Harvey Court remains subject to limited visitor parking and should not be confused with a general public car park.
How Far Is Cambridge Railway Station From the College?
Cambridge railway station is 1.2 mi from Gonville & Caius College (University of Cambridge), and the walk takes 24 minutes. The college is on Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TA. Visitors arriving by train can walk directly towards the college without needing a college parking permit.
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