Parking Near Southwark College, Faraday
Where Can I Park for Southwark College?
Southwark College has no parking for students, staff or visitors, and parking charges may apply on surrounding streets. The closest priced option is a driveway on Havil Street, 225 yards away, at £2.71 an hour. For a full day, a Gables Close driveway costs £12 a day, while Peckham Grove offers £7 a day 0.2 miles away.
- Address
- 156 Wells Way, Camberwell, Greater London, SE5 7SY
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking on Havil Street, SE5, London, 225 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Denmark Hill railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
Parking Near Faraday
A college campus building Photo: Pexels / Jay Brand
Parking at Southwark College in Camberwell
Southwark College is at 156 Wells Way, Camberwell, Greater London, SE5 7SY, near Faraday. The campus has no parking available for students, staff or visitors, according to the college’s enrolment information (southwark.ac.uk). Drivers using surrounding streets should allow for payable charges, as the college specifically notes that parking charges may apply (southwark.ac.uk).
There is therefore no official campus car park operator or campus rate to use for a college visit. A permit or paid-street arrangement may be relevant when a vehicle is left on nearby public roads, rather than inside college grounds.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Wells Way Campus
The closest priced Parksy option is a driveway space on Havil Street, SE5, 225 yards from the campus, priced at £2.71 an hour. Its short walk suits students attending a class, staff needing a nearby regular space, or visitors making a brief appointment. A 24/7 space at Fawcett Court on Elmington Road, SE5, is 297 yards away and costs £24.99 a day, making it better suited to staff or visitors staying for most of a day.
Three priced spaces are listed on Gables Close, 329 yards away: a 24/7 parking space at £4.50 an hour, a car park space at £9 an hour, and a driveway space at £12 a day. The hourly options suit shorter visits, while the daily driveway rate is more practical for a full college day. A secure driveway space in Peckham Grove is 0.2 miles away and costs £7 a day, giving students or staff a lower-priced daily choice farther from the entrance.
Southwark Council Car Parks Around Camberwell
The council lists opening hours for its car parks as Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 6:30pm, with charges of £2.80 per hour (southwark.gov.uk). These facilities provide an alternative when a Parksy space is unsuitable or a driver needs a council-operated location.
The council’s parking service also covers paid parking, parking permits, parking zones and Blue Badge information (southwark.gov.uk). Southwark College’s own enrolment guidance directs drivers towards surrounding streets and warns that charges may be payable (southwark.ac.uk). The council car parks are separate from the campus, so drivers should allow time to walk from the chosen facility to 156 Wells Way.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near Southwark College
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest around enrolment and college arrival periods, when students, staff and visitors are reaching the campus at similar times. The college publishes enrolment information for prospective learners, and its guidance confirms that street parking around the campus may carry charges (southwark.ac.uk).
Drivers leaving a vehicle on the streets around Wells Way need to use the applicable arrangement for the road rather than treating the area as free campus parking.
Walking From Denmark Hill to the Wells Way Campus
Denmark Hill railway station is the nearest station to Southwark College, at 0.7 miles from the campus and a 15-minute walk. The route provides a public-transport alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car to 156 Wells Way. Parking farther from the entrance can also work for drivers who prefer to combine a vehicle journey with a walk.
The college’s campus and travel page describes its other campus as being on The Cut, opposite Southwark tube station and a few minutes’ walk from Waterloo station (southwark.ac.uk). That location is separate from the Wells Way campus in Camberwell, so Denmark Hill is the relevant nearest station for this parking guide. Drivers heading to the Camberwell address should use the station and walking details for the Wells Way site rather than the college’s The Cut directions.
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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 Southwark College?
Southwark College has no parking for students, staff or visitors, and parking charges may apply on surrounding streets. The closest priced option is a driveway on Havil Street, 225 yards away, at £2.71 an hour. For a full day, a Gables Close driveway costs £12 a day, while Peckham Grove offers £7 a day 0.2 miles away.
Does Southwark College Have a Car Park?
There is no campus parking available for students, staff or visitors. There is no official campus car park operator or campus rate for a college visit. Drivers leaving vehicles on nearby public roads may need a permit or paid-street arrangement, as parking charges may apply around the campus.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Near Southwark College?
The closest priced Parksy option is a driveway space on Havil Street, SE5, 225 yards from the campus. It costs £2.71 an hour, making it suitable for a short class, a regular nearby space or a brief appointment. The space is outside the college grounds.
How Much Are Council Car Parks Around Camberwell?
Southwark Council lists car park opening hours as Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 6:30pm, with charges of £2.80 per hour. These are separate from the campus, so drivers should allow time to walk to 156 Wells Way. The council’s parking service also covers permits, parking zones and Blue Badge information.
Which Parking Options Suit a Full College Day?
A driveway space on Gables Close costs £12 a day and is 329 yards away, making it practical for a full college day. A secure driveway in Peckham Grove costs £7 a day and is 0.2 miles away. Fawcett Court is 297 yards away and costs £24.99 a day.
What Is the Nearest Station and Walking Distance?
Denmark Hill railway station is the nearest station, at 0.7 miles from the campus and a 15-minute walk. It provides a public-transport alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car. Parking farther away can also be combined with a walk to the campus.
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