--- description: "Durham University parking: free Botanic Garden parking, city-centre tariffs from £2.10 for two hours, and nearby spaces from £1.55 an hour." title: Parking Near Durham University, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-d7b30533.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Durham University, England Landmark Parking · Durham, England · Durham University Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 50 North Bailey, City of Durham, Durham, DH1 3ET [Airport Parking (NCL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/ncl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/durham) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/durham) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/durham) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/durham) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/durham) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/durham) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/durham) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/durham) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/durham) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/durham) Where Can I Park for Durham University? Regular university users should check the campus permit arrangements held by Estates and Facilities, while visitors need to consider their destination. The Botanic Garden Visitor Centre car park offers free parking seven days a week. For central colleges, council car parks charge £2.10 for up to two hours, then £1.10 for each additional hour, and nearby pre-booked spaces offer alternatives. Listen to article 5:44 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.
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50 North Bailey, City of Durham, Durham, DH1 3ET
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Affordable Parking Solutions in Durham, County Durham, 249 yd (3 min walk)
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Durham railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
## Parking Near Durham [Affordable Parking Solutions in Durham, County Durham £21.00/mo 249 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/affordable-parking-solutions-in-durham-county-durh-103932) [Convenient Parking at North Durham Health, DH1 £5.20/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-parking-at-north-durham-health-dh1-106622) [Secure Parking at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County £1.55/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/secure-parking-at-durham-marriott-hotel-royal-coun-109785) [Convenient Lot Parking in Durham, ENG - Only £2.75/hour! £2.75/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-lot-parking-durham-eng-275hour-177826) [Convenient Parking Lot in Durham - £36.99/Day £36.99/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-parking-lot-durham-3699day-186001) [Convenient Lot Parking in Durham – Book Online Now! £27.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/durham/convenient-lot-parking-durham-book-online-186000) [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-d7b30533.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@clement-proust-363898785) / Clément Proust ## Durham University Campus Parking Durham University operates a car parking policy for motor vehicles, with separate full details for staff and students held by Estates and Facilities (durham.ac.uk). This makes a campus permit the relevant route for regular university users, while visitor arrangements depend on the destination within the university estate. The Botanic Garden Visitor Centre car park offers [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) seven days a week (durham.ac.uk). Howlands Farm car park is also available on midweek days, alongside parking at the Maths and Computer Sciences site (durham.ac.uk). These facilities are away from the central colleges around North Bailey, so they suit visits to those venues rather than a short stop beside the historic centre. ## Durham City Car Parks Near the Campus Durham County Council lists city-centre car parks operating Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 10.00pm. The published tariff is £2.10 for up to two hours, followed by £1.10 for each additional hour (durham.gov.uk). The council’s city-car-park provision includes 277 vehicles, with 10 disabled bays and 14 electric-vehicle spaces (durham.gov.uk). Durham City Centre does not have any free parking, according to Durham University’s John Snow College guidance (durham.ac.uk). Drivers heading for the central colleges should therefore compare a council car park with a pre-booked nearby space, particularly when a visit will run beyond the first two hours. Show map of Durham ## Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Around Durham University Parking is hardest during university term times, when college activity and city-centre demand overlap. Durham University says a car parking policy for motor vehicles is in place, with staff and student details managed through Estates and Facilities (durham.ac.uk). John Snow College advises that Durham City Centre does not have any free parking and highlights the frequent bus service running throughout the city (durham.ac.uk). The Botanic Garden visitor information directs drivers to the council for other Durham City parking options (durham.ac.uk), so central-street parking should not be treated as an informal alternative to designated facilities. ## Parksy Spaces Near Durham University Parksy lists six nearby spaces covering different visit lengths. A monthly space in Durham, County Durham, is 249 yards away and costs £21 a month, making it the most student-friendly option for regular stays. A space at North Durham Health in DH1 is 0.3 miles away and costs £5.20 a day, which suits staff or students needing a full day. Visitors have several hourly and daily choices: secure parking at Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County is 0.4 miles away at £1.55 an hour; a Durham lot is 0.4 miles away at £2.75 an hour; and two further Durham spaces at the same distance cost £36.99 a day and £27 a day. The hourly options suit shorter appointments, while the daily listings fit longer campus visits. ## Rail and Walking Access to Durham University Durham railway station is the nearest station to Durham University, at 0.4 miles from the campus and a nine-minute walk. The station provides the most direct rail arrival for visitors who would rather avoid city-centre parking. Durham University’s John Snow College guidance says a frequent bus service runs throughout Durham City, with discounted fares available to students (durham.ac.uk). The Botanic Garden visitor information also identifies Durham’s Park and Ride system, which operates Monday to Saturday from 7am to 7pm (durham.ac.uk). Rail, local buses and Park and Ride give visitors alternatives when central parking is busy. 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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 Durham University? Regular university users should check the campus permit arrangements held by Estates and Facilities, while visitors need to consider their destination. The Botanic Garden Visitor Centre car park offers free parking seven days a week. For central colleges, council car parks charge £2.10 for up to two hours, then £1.10 for each additional hour, and nearby pre-booked spaces offer alternatives. ### What Is the Cheapest Regular Parking Option Near Durham University? A monthly Parksy space in Durham, County Durham, is 249 yards away and costs £21 a month. This is the most student-friendly option for regular stays. A campus permit is the relevant route for regular university users, with separate full details for staff and students held by Estates and Facilities. ### How Much Do Durham City-Centre Car Parks Cost? Durham County Council city-centre car parks operate Monday to Sunday from 8.00am to 10.00pm. The tariff is £2.10 for up to two hours, followed by £1.10 for each additional hour. The city-car-park provision includes 277 vehicles, with 10 disabled bays and 14 electric-vehicle spaces. ### Is There Free Parking Near Durham University? The Botanic Garden Visitor Centre car park offers free parking seven days a week. Durham City Centre does not have any free parking, according to John Snow College guidance. Howlands Farm car park is also available on midweek days, alongside parking at the Maths and Computer Sciences site. ### What Are the Best Parking Alternatives for a Full-Day University Visit? A space at North Durham Health in DH1 is 0.3 miles away and costs £5.20 a day. 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