--- description: St Catharine's College has no visitor parking. Follow Cambridge public-parking signs, or walk 22 min from Cambridge railway station, 1.1 mi away. title: Parking Near St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge), England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-19730ddf.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge), England Landmark Parking · Cambridge, England · St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Trumpington Street [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/cambridge) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/cambridge) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/cambridge) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/cambridge) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/cambridge) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/cambridge) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/cambridge) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/cambridge) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/cambridge) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/cambridge) Where Can I Park for St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge)? St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) has no parking for students or visitors on its main site. Guests can be dropped off outside the Porters' Lodge, and loading or unloading is permitted in special circumstances. Nearby options include £7.30 an hour near University Arms and £13.20 a day at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre. Listen to article 5:51 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
Trumpington Street
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near University Arms, Cambridge, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Cambridge railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
## Parking Near Cambridge [Secure Monthly Parking in King's Hedges, Cambridge £29.00/mo 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/secure-monthly-parking-in-kings-hedges-cambridge-104761) [Convenient Parking Near University Arms, Cambridge £4.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-near-university-arms-cambridge-109574) [Secure Covered Parking at Hilton Cambridge, CB2 £4.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/secure-covered-parking-at-hilton-cambridge-cb2-114034) [Convenient Parking at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre £13.20/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-at-doubletree-cambridge-city-ce-109336) [Affordable Parking Space in Cambridge - Gonville Area £7.40/day 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/affordable-parking-space-in-cambridge-gonville-are-108335) [Convenient Parking Space in Chesterton Road, Cambridge £20.00/wk 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-space-in-chesterton-road-cambri-117637) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-19730ddf.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@donovan-kelly-110228397) / Donovan Kelly ## Parking at St Catharine's College on Trumpington Street St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) has no parking available on its main site for students or visitors, according to the college's accessibility guide (caths.cam.ac.uk). Guests can be dropped off directly outside the Porters' Lodge, which is useful for arrivals with luggage or mobility needs (caths.cam.ac.uk). The college permits loading and unloading, along with other special circumstances, but does not provide general visitor parking (caths.cam.ac.uk). Its visitor guidance directs drivers to follow city signs for public parking (caths.cam.ac.uk). A permit scheme, official campus car park operator and college parking tariff are therefore not part of the college's visitor arrangements. ## Term-Time and Event Pressure Around the College Trumpington Street is in Cambridge city centre, with the college 259 yd from Cambridge centre. The lack of on-site parking makes surrounding public spaces particularly important during busy college activity, when arrivals compete with ordinary city-centre demand. The college's visitor information specifically directs motorists towards public parking rather than the site itself (caths.cam.ac.uk). Loading and unloading, plus other special circumstances, are the exceptions identified in the college's guidance (caths.cam.ac.uk), so ordinary parking on the college frontage is not an alternative to a public car park. Show map of Cambridge ## Parksy Spaces Near St Catharine's College Several priced Parksy spaces sit 0.2 mi from the campus. An hourly space near University Arms costs £7.30 an hour and suits short visitor appointments, while covered parking at Hilton Cambridge costs £20 an hour for drivers prioritising a covered facility. Parking at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre costs £13.20 a day, making it the practical choice for a full-day visit. A Chesterton Road space is 0.7 mi away at £75 a week and is aimed at longer stays. [Monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide) in King's Hedges is listed at £29 a month and is 0.2 mi away, providing the monthly option for regular users. The listed spaces are alternatives to the college's unavailable on-site parking. ## Public Car Parks for Cambridge City-Centre Visits The college directs visitors to public parking using the city's signs (caths.cam.ac.uk). This is the relevant approach for drivers heading to St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge), because the campus itself has no general visitor spaces. Public car parks therefore offer the practical base for a visit, followed by the walk to Trumpington Street. The college's visitor guidance says that its referenced car parks are open 24/7 (caths.cam.ac.uk). Drivers should use the public-parking signs in Cambridge rather than attempting to park on the college site, where only loading, unloading and other special circumstances are identified as exceptions (caths.cam.ac.uk). ## Walking From Cambridge Station to Trumpington Street Cambridge railway station is the nearest station to St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge), at 1.1 mi from the campus and a 22 min walk. Rail travellers can therefore reach the college without needing a campus parking space, which is useful because the college has no parking for students or visitors (caths.cam.ac.uk). The college stands on Trumpington Street, 259 yd from Cambridge centre. Visitors arriving by train can walk from Cambridge railway station towards the city centre and continue to the college, while guests with luggage can use the Porters' Lodge drop-off arrangement described by the college (caths.cam.ac.uk). The station walking route is the clearest alternative for visitors who want to avoid searching for public parking near the central campus. Show street view near St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) ## Sources - [FAQs](https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/conferences/contact-us/faqs) - [Visiting & viewing the College](https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/about-us/visiting-and-viewing-college) - [Accessibility guide](https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/about-us/visiting-and-viewing-college/accessibility-guide) - [Visiting the College](https://www.caths.cam.ac.uk/alumni-friends/alumni-community/alumni-benefits/visiting-college) \* 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 St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge)? St Catharine's College (University of Cambridge) has no parking for students or visitors on its main site. Guests can be dropped off outside the Porters' Lodge, and loading or unloading is permitted in special circumstances. Nearby options include £7.30 an hour near University Arms and £13.20 a day at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre. ### Does St Catharine's College Have Visitor Parking? No. The college has no general visitor parking on its main site. Its visitor guidance directs drivers to public parking using city signs. Loading and unloading, along with other special circumstances, are the exceptions identified in the college's guidance, so ordinary parking on the college frontage is not an alternative to a public car park. ### Where Can I Drop Off Passengers at St Catharine's College? Guests can be dropped off directly outside the Porters' Lodge. This is useful for arrivals with luggage or mobility needs. The college permits loading and unloading, along with other special circumstances, but does not provide general visitor parking on the site. ### What Nearby Parking Options Are Available for a Visit? Several priced Parksy spaces are 0.2 mi from the campus. An hourly space near University Arms costs £7.30 an hour, covered parking at Hilton Cambridge costs £20 an hour, and DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre costs £13.20 a day. A Chesterton Road space is 0.7 mi away at £75 a week. ### Is There a Monthly Parking Option Near the College? Monthly parking in King's Hedges is listed at £29 a month and is 0.2 mi away. It provides the monthly option for regular users. The listed spaces are alternatives to the college's unavailable on-site parking, rather than parking provided by the college. ### How Far Is Cambridge Railway Station From the College? Cambridge railway station is 1.1 mi from the campus and a 22 min walk. Visitors arriving by train can walk towards the city centre and continue to the college on Trumpington Street. 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