Parking Near The College of West Anglia, King's Lynn
Where Can I Park for The College of West Anglia?
Parking at The College of West Anglia’s Tennyson Avenue campus is limited and permit-only, and a permit does not guarantee a space. Nearby alternatives include a secure 24/7 space 0.3 miles away at £8.30 a day, or Park View Centre and Southgates Medical Centre spaces 0.4 miles away at £1.90 an hour.
- Address
- Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, PE30 2QW
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking Lot in Kings Lynn, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near King's Lynn
A college campus building Photo: Pexels / Quang Vuong
Parking at The College of West Anglia’s King’s Lynn Campus
The College of West Anglia has limited parking on all four campuses, including the site on Tennyson Avenue, in King's Lynn and West Norfolk near King's Lynn. Parking is by permit only, and permits can be requested by completing the college’s parking form (cwa.ac.uk). A permit can be collected from student services from the start of each academic year (cwa.ac.uk).
A permit does not guarantee a space at the college, while the UcWA guidance identifies an overfill car park at the Sports campus, a short 10-minute walk away (cwa.ac.uk). Students and staff should therefore arrange a permit before relying on campus parking, while visitors should plan for a nearby alternative rather than assuming they can use the permit-controlled area.
Other Car Parks Near the Tennyson Avenue Campus
Park View Centre has a Parksy space 0.4 miles from the campus at £1.90 an hour. A separate space near Southgates Medical Centre is also 0.4 miles away and costs £1.90 an hour. These two options suit short visits or appointments when a permit-controlled college car park is not practical.
A secure 24/7 parking-lot space with EV charging is 0.4 miles away at £4.10 an hour.
Busy Periods Around the King’s Lynn Campus
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during the college year, when students and staff are travelling to the Tennyson Avenue site. The college describes parking as limited on every campus and keeps parking permit-only (cwa.ac.uk).
The college’s published King's Lynn campus page places the site at Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW (cwa.ac.uk). The parking guidance also states that a permit does not guarantee a space and directs UcWA users to an overfill car park at the Sports campus, a short 10-minute walk away (cwa.ac.uk). For busy college days, students and staff can use the designated overflow arrangement, while visitors can choose a nearby Parksy space before arriving.
Parksy Spaces Near The College of West Anglia
The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 parking-lot space in King's Lynn, 0.3 miles from the campus, priced at £8.30 a day. Its round-the-clock access makes it suitable for staff with early or late shifts, students with full-day timetables and visitors who need predictable access outside college hours.
At 0.4 miles, the Park View Centre space and the Southgates Medical Centre space each cost £1.90 an hour, offering the lowest hourly prices among the listed options for shorter stays. The King's Lynn Station and Oldsunway car-park spaces are each 0.4 miles away at £4 an hour. A secure 24/7 space with EV charging is also 0.4 miles away at £4.10 an hour, which is useful for visitors or staff travelling in an electric car.
Rail and Walking Access Near the Campus
King's Lynn Station is represented in the nearby parking choices by a station-car-park space 0.4 miles from the campus, priced at £4 an hour. The station provides a practical arrival point for visitors and students travelling by rail, with the remaining journey continuing on foot from the station area.
The college’s travel information highlights a free shuttle bus for students between Cambridge North railway station and the Cambridge campus each college day (cwa.ac.uk).
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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 The College of West Anglia?
Parking at The College of West Anglia’s Tennyson Avenue campus is limited and permit-only, and a permit does not guarantee a space. Nearby alternatives include a secure 24/7 space 0.3 miles away at £8.30 a day, or Park View Centre and Southgates Medical Centre spaces 0.4 miles away at £1.90 an hour.
Is Parking at The College of West Anglia Permit-Only?
Yes. Parking on the Tennyson Avenue campus is permit-only. Permits can be requested by completing the college’s parking form and collected from student services from the start of each academic year. A permit does not guarantee a space, so students and staff should arrange one before relying on campus parking.
What Is the Closest Parking Near The College of West Anglia?
The closest listed option is a secure 24/7 parking-lot space in King's Lynn, 0.3 miles from the campus, priced at £8.30 a day. Its round-the-clock access suits early or late shifts, full-day timetables and visitors who need predictable access outside college hours.
What Are the Cheapest Hourly Parking Options Near the Campus?
At 0.4 miles from the campus, the Park View Centre space and the Southgates Medical Centre space each cost £1.90 an hour. They are the lowest hourly prices among the listed options and suit short visits or appointments when the permit-controlled college car park is not practical.
Is There an Overflow Car Park for the College Campus?
The UcWA guidance identifies an overfill car park at the Sports campus, a short 10-minute walk away. The college describes parking as limited on every campus, and a permit does not guarantee a space. On busy college days, students and staff can use the designated overflow arrangement.
Can I Park Near King's Lynn Station for the College?
Yes. A station-car-park space is 0.4 miles from the campus and costs £4 an hour. King's Lynn Station provides a practical arrival point for visitors and students travelling by rail, with the remaining journey continuing on foot from the station area.
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