--- description: "Parking near St John's College: campus access is arranged through the department, while Parksy spaces include £7.30 an hour at 0.3 mi." title: Parking Near St John's College, Cambridge | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-st-johns-college-cambridge-53498f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near St John's College, Cambridge Landmark Parking · Cambridge, England · St John's College Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Northampton Street, Newnham, Cambridge, CB3 0AD [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 John's College? Campus parking is arranged through the college department being visited, including blue badge parking, rather than treated as a drive-in public facility. Nearby options include a Parksy space near the University Arms, 0.3 mi away, at £7.30 an hour, while Cambridge railway station is 1.4 mi away with a 29-minute walk. Listen to article 5:40 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
Northampton Street, Newnham, Cambridge, CB3 0AD
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near University Arms, Cambridge, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Nearest station
Cambridge railway station, 1.4 mi (29 min walk)
## Parking Near Cambridge [Convenient Parking Near University Arms, Cambridge £4.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-near-university-arms-cambridge-109574) [Secure Monthly Parking in King's Hedges, Cambridge £29.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/secure-monthly-parking-in-kings-hedges-cambridge-104761) [Convenient Parking Space in Chesterton Road, Cambridge £20.00/wk 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-space-in-chesterton-road-cambri-117637) [Secure Covered Parking at Hilton Cambridge, CB2 £4.00/hr 0.5 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 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-at-doubletree-cambridge-city-ce-109336) [Convenient Parking near The Masta Travel Clinic, Cambridge £1.90/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/cambridge/convenient-parking-near-the-masta-travel-clinic-ca-107440) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![St John's College in Cambridge, with pre-booked private parking nearby for a short walk and less time circling for a space.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-st-johns-college-cambridge-53498f.webp) St John's College in Cambridge, with pre-booked private parking nearby for a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Campus Parking at St John's College The campus has various college car parks and blue badge parking, with arrangements made through the College department being visited (joh.cam.ac.uk). This is the relevant route for visitors who need to park within the college grounds rather than use a public facility near Northampton Street. The college directions page does not identify a separate public car park operator or publish visitor rates, so campus parking should be treated as an arranged facility rather than a drive-in option. Blue badge parking is available through the same college arrangements (joh.cam.ac.uk). ## Other Car Parks Around the Cambridge Campus Its car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and advertises all-day parking for £8, with students receiving 10% off (stjohns-shopping.co.uk). Those details should not be treated as parking at the Cambridge campus. The Cambridge visitor result identifies limited visitor parking at 73 Grange Road and free one-hour on-street parking on Clarkson Road (sjcs.co.uk). These facilities are separate from the college car parks described by SJC. The one-hour rule makes Clarkson Road more suitable for a brief visit than a lecture, shift or full-day stay. Show map of Cambridge ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near SJC Parking pressure is likely to be most significant when college activity brings visitors and students to the central Cambridge area, particularly during term times, events and open days. The college directions page confirms that visitors need to liaise with the department they are visiting for car-park arrangements (joh.cam.ac.uk), so unplanned arrivals are poorly suited to busy days. Street parking around the campus also needs careful attention. Clarkson Road has free one-hour on-street parking (sjcs.co.uk), making the restriction important for anyone considering a longer visit. The visitor information also describes parking at 73 Grange Road as limited (sjcs.co.uk). These conditions favour pre-arranged campus access or a booked nearby space when an event requires a predictable arrival. ## Parksy Spaces Near St John's College Parksy lists a priced space near the University Arms, 0.3 mi away, at £7.30 an hour, and a monthly space in King's Hedges, 0.3 mi away, at £29 a month. The University Arms option suits a short visitor stay, while the King's Hedges listing is aimed at students or staff seeking a monthly arrangement. Further choices include a space on Chesterton Road, 0.4 mi away, at £75 a week; covered parking at Hilton Cambridge, CB2, 0.5 mi away, at £20 an hour; parking at DoubleTree Cambridge City Centre, 0.5 mi away, at £13.20 a day; and a space near The Masta Travel Clinic, Cambridge, 0.5 mi away, at £1.90 an hour. The weekly option suits regular campus users, while the daily and hourly spaces provide alternatives for visitors and occasional staff journeys. ## Rail and Walking Access to St John's College Cambridge railway station is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 1.4 mi away and a 29-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors arriving from elsewhere in Cambridge, particularly when a college car-park arrangement has not been made. The station walk is longer than the short-distance Parksy options, so rail users can compare a station arrival with a booked space nearer the college. Northampton Street, Newnham, Cambridge, CB3 0AD is the campus address, placing the destination within the central Cambridge area rather than beside Cambridge railway station. Show street view near St John's College ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Parking](https://stjohns-shopping.co.uk/parking/) - [Directions & Map - St John's College, Cambridge](https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/visit-us/directions-and-map) - [Visitor Access and Parking - Cambridge](https://www.sjcs.co.uk/visitor-access-and-parking) \* 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 John's College? Campus parking is arranged through the college department being visited, including blue badge parking, rather than treated as a drive-in public facility. Nearby options include a Parksy space near the University Arms, 0.3 mi away, at £7.30 an hour, while Cambridge railway station is 1.4 mi away with a 29-minute walk. ### Can Visitors Park Inside St John's College? Visitors needing to park within the college grounds should liaise with the department they are visiting. The campus has various college car parks and blue badge parking, but the arrangements are made through the relevant college department. Campus parking should therefore be treated as an arranged facility rather than a drive-in option. ### Is There Free Street Parking Near St John's College? Clarkson Road has free one-hour on-street parking. The one-hour rule makes it more suitable for a brief visit than a lecture, shift or full-day stay. Visitor information also describes parking at 73 Grange Road as limited, so these facilities may not suit a longer or predictable visit. ### What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options? A priced Parksy space near the University Arms is 0.3 mi away at £7.30 an hour. A monthly space in King's Hedges is also 0.3 mi away at £29 a month. Further options include Chesterton Road, 0.4 mi away, at £75 a week, and spaces 0.5 mi away. ### When Is Parking Near St John's College Busiest? Parking pressure is likely to be most significant during term times, events and open days, when college activity brings visitors and students to the central Cambridge area. Visitors need to liaise with the department they are visiting for car-park arrangements, so unplanned arrivals are poorly suited to busy days. ### Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the College? Cambridge railway station is the nearest station listed, at 1.4 mi away and a 29-minute walk. 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