Parking Near University of Suffolk, Ipswich
Where Can I Park for University of Suffolk?
Staff and students need a valid parking permit to use designated University car parks. The official staff and student rate is £2 per day, while motorcycle parking is free. Permit holders can also park in the University car park free at weekends when an active permit is clearly displayed. The campus is at 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ.
- Address
- 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Space at Allington House, Ipswich, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Ipswich railway station, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Parking Near Ipswich
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
Parking at the University of Suffolk Campus
Staff and students need a valid parking permit to use any of the University’s designated car parks, including the car park serving the campus (libguides.uos.ac.uk). The official staff and student rate is £2 per day (uos.ac.uk). Motorcycle parking is free when using the University car parks (ipserv.co.uk).
Permit holders can park in the University car park free at weekends, provided an active permit is clearly displayed (uos.ac.uk). Blue Badge parking is available in the University car parks for staff and students, with additional spaces directly behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street (uos.ac.uk). The campus address is 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Neptune Quay
Students looking for a low-cost regular space can use a driveway space at Allington House, 0.3 mi from the campus, priced at £2.80 a day. A weekly space in Ipswich is 0.4 mi away and costs £75 a week, making it suitable for students or staff who need a longer booking.
Visitors and staff wanting a short stay have a secure covered space at Blackfriars Car Park, 0.3 mi away, at £6 an hour. Parking near Orchard Street Health Centre is also 0.3 mi away and costs £3.30 an hour. The East Gate Centre offers 24/7 parking 0.4 mi away at £6.50 an hour, while Buttermarket Shopping Centre parking is 0.4 mi away at £9 a day.
Busy Parking Periods Around the Ipswich Campus
Parking demand is likely to be greatest during university term-time weekdays, when staff and students are travelling to the waterfront campus.
University car parks are reserved for staff and students with permits, and the permit must be clearly displayed (ipserv.co.uk). Blue Badge parking is available in the University car parks and behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street (uos.ac.uk). Weekend parking in the University car park is free for staff and students with an active permit (uos.ac.uk).
Shopping-Centre and Council Parking Near University of Suffolk
Buttermarket Shopping Centre is represented by a Parksy space 0.4 mi from the campus, priced at £9 a day, and suits visitors who want a day-rate option. The East Gate Centre has a Parksy space 0.4 mi away at £6.50 an hour, with 24/7 availability, which can help with early or late visits.
Blackfriars Car Park has a secure covered Parksy space 0.3 mi from the campus at £6 an hour. Orchard Street Health Centre has another space 0.3 mi away at £3.30 an hour. A weekly Parksy space in Ipswich is 0.4 mi away at £75 a week for staff or students arranging several days of parking.
Walking From Ipswich Railway Station to Neptune Quay
Ipswich railway station is the nearest station to the University of Suffolk, at 0.8 mi from the campus and a 17-minute walk. The route provides a practical rail-and-walk option for visitors who prefer not to drive into central Ipswich.
Derby Road railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 17-minute walk to the campus. The University is at 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ, placing the destination on the waterfront side of the town centre.
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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 University of Suffolk?
Staff and students need a valid parking permit to use designated University car parks. The official staff and student rate is £2 per day, while motorcycle parking is free. Permit holders can also park in the University car park free at weekends when an active permit is clearly displayed. The campus is at 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ.
Can Students and Staff Park at the University of Suffolk?
Yes. Staff and students need a valid parking permit to use the University’s designated car parks, including the car park serving the campus. The official staff and student rate is £2 per day, and the permit must be clearly displayed. University car parks are reserved for staff and students with permits.
Is Weekend Parking Free at the University?
Permit holders can park in the University car park free at weekends, provided an active permit is clearly displayed. Parking demand is likely to be greatest during university term-time weekdays, when staff and students are travelling to the waterfront campus. Motorcycle parking is free when using the University car parks.
Where Is Blue Badge Parking Available?
Blue Badge parking is available in the University car parks for staff and students. Additional spaces are directly behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street. The campus address is 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ, placing the destination on the waterfront side of the town centre.
What Nearby Parking Options Are Available?
Nearby options include a driveway space at Allington House, 0.3 mi away, priced at £2.80 a day, and a secure covered space at Blackfriars Car Park, 0.3 mi away, at £6 an hour. Buttermarket Shopping Centre is 0.4 mi away at £9 a day, while a weekly space in Ipswich costs £75 a week and is 0.4 mi away.
Can I Walk From Ipswich Railway Station to the Campus?
Ipswich railway station is 0.8 mi from the campus and a 17-minute walk, providing a practical rail-and-walk option. Derby Road railway station is another rail option, with an approximately 17-minute walk to the campus. The destination is at 19-21 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ.
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