Parking Near Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham
Where Can I Park for Royal Holloway, University of London?
Staff and eligible students need a campus parking permit, while visitors must have their University host arrange visitor parking. Parking without a permit or illegally can result in a maximum charge of £60. Away from campus, High Street parking is 0.6 miles away at £3 an hour, while Fitzrobert Place offers parking 1.0 mile away at £12 a day.
- Address
- Egham Hill, Borough of Runnymede, TW20 0EX
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking in Egham - High Street, TW20, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Egham railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near Egham
Royal Holloway, University of London photographed with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Royal Holloway, University of London
The campus is on Egham Hill in Borough of Runnymede, near Egham. Staff and eligible students must obtain a parking permit before parking on campus, while every visitor needs their University host to arrange visitor parking (royalholloway.ac.uk). All students require a permit, and the university uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras to identify vehicles without one (Royal Holloway Student Intranet).
Parking without a permit or parking illegally can result in a maximum charge of £60 (Royal Holloway Student Intranet). Visitor parking registration uses a system that replaced the Footprints form on 19 November 2024 (Royal Holloway Student Intranet). For university events, on-site parking is limited and visitors are directed to spaces after entering through the main entrance on Egham Hill/A30 (royalholloway.ac.uk).
Car Parks Beyond the RHUL Campus
Egham offers several alternatives away from the university grounds, including shopping-centre parking and council car parks in the town centre. Town Path Car Park is listed 0.9 miles from the campus, while the High Street option is 0.6 miles away. These locations can be useful for a short town visit before walking towards the university.
The nearby High Street Parksy space is available around the clock at £3 an hour, and Town Path Car Park is listed at £1 an hour.
Busy Periods Around Egham Hill
Parking pressure is greatest when the campus is receiving large numbers of students, visitors or event attendees. Undergraduate events have limited free parking on site, with arrivals using the main entrance on Egham Hill/A30 and being directed to an available space (royalholloway.ac.uk).
Students moving in and out of halls also use campus parking, and permit controls apply across the site. Staff, eligible students and visitors have different permit or host-registration requirements, while ANPR cameras monitor vehicles without permits (Royal Holloway Student Intranet). The university has also created a Car Park 14 Community Parking permit for local residents to use the car park outside core hours (royalholloway.ac.uk).
Parksy Parking Near Royal Holloway, University of London
For students and visitors travelling from the town centre, a 24/7 space on High Street in TW20 is 0.6 miles away and costs £3 an hour. A driveway space in Fitzrobert Place is 1.0 mile away at £12 a day, while a Riverside driveway is 1.4 miles away at £12 a day. These daily options suit a longer lecture day, appointment or event better than an hourly booking.
Staff needing a regular weekday arrangement can use the Hardell Close space, which is 1.0 mile away and costs £75 a month. The range covers short visits, full-day stays and monthly parking without relying on a campus permit.
Rail and Walking Access Near the Campus
Egham railway station is the nearest station to Royal Holloway, University of London. It is 0.9 miles from the campus and takes 19 minutes to walk.
The High Street space is 0.6 miles from the campus, making it the closest priced Parksy listing, while Town Path Car Park is 0.9 miles away. Fitzrobert Place and Hardell Close are each 1.0 mile from the campus, and Riverside is 1.4 miles away.
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* 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
Staff and eligible students need a campus parking permit, while visitors must have their University host arrange visitor parking. Parking without a permit or illegally can result in a maximum charge of £60. Away from campus, High Street parking is 0.6 miles away at £3 an hour, while Fitzrobert Place offers parking 1.0 mile away at £12 a day.
Do I Need a Permit to Park on Campus?
Yes. Staff and eligible students must obtain a parking permit before parking on campus, and all students require one. Visitors need their University host to arrange visitor parking. Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras identify vehicles without permits, and parking without one or illegally can result in a maximum charge of £60.
Where Is the Closest Priced Parking Near the Campus?
The closest priced Parksy listing is on High Street in TW20, 0.6 miles from the campus. It is available around the clock and costs £3 an hour. Town Path Car Park is 0.9 miles away and listed at £1 an hour, while Fitzrobert Place is 1.0 mile away at £12 a day.
What Parking Is Suitable for a Full Day or Longer?
Fitzrobert Place is 1.0 mile away and costs £12 a day, while Riverside is 1.4 miles away at £12 a day. These daily options suit a longer lecture day, appointment or event better than an hourly booking. Hardell Close is 1.0 mile away and costs £75 a month for regular weekday parking.
What Happens During Busy Periods and University Events?
Parking pressure is greatest when the campus receives large numbers of students, visitors or event attendees. Undergraduate events have limited free parking on site. Arrivals should enter through the main entrance on Egham Hill/A30 and will be directed to an available space. Students moving in and out of halls also use campus parking.
Can I Walk or Travel by Train to the Campus?
Egham railway station is the nearest station, 0.9 miles from the campus and a 19-minute walk. High Street parking is 0.6 miles away, Town Path Car Park is 0.9 miles away, and Fitzrobert Place and Hardell Close are each 1.0 mile away. Riverside is 1.4 miles away.
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