Parking Near University of Huddersfield, Kirklees
Where Can I Park for University of Huddersfield?
University car parks use permits for regular parking, with a permit below 0.5 FTE costing £26 a month and a guaranteed fixed-bay space costing £70 a month. Visitors have been offered free reserved parking in Firth Street or Queen Street South. Nearby options include Oakes Villa at £0.80 an hour, 310 yards away, and HD1 at £73 a month, 0.3 miles away.
- Address
- Aspley Place, Aspley, Kirklees, HD1 3AQ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable 24/7 Parking in Huddersfield - Sainsbury's Shorehead, 297 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Lockwood railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
Parking Near Kirklees
University of Huddersfield with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, making the short walk easier and reducing time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
University of Huddersfield Campus Parking
The campus car parks use permits for regular parking, with monthly staff permit options listed for Queen Street South, Southgate, Haslett and Sandstreet. A permit below 0.5 FTE is £26 a month, while a fixed-bay allocated car park with a guaranteed space is £70 a month (hud.ac.uk).
Visitors have been offered free parking in the Firth Street or Queen Street South car parks, with those spaces reserved for visitor use (hud.ac.uk). All University car parks are open on public holidays and parking is free of charge (hud.ac.uk). Public parking tariffs and operating hours are set out for Firth Street, Queen Street South and Haslett in the University of Huddersfield public parking information pack (huddlitfest.org.uk).
When University of Huddersfield Parking Is Hardest
Parking pressure is greatest during teaching terms, when staff and students arrive together around the Aspley Place campus. Open days and campus events add visitor traffic, while public parking is also used by people attending activities in central Huddersfield.
The University’s car-parking guidance provides a quick guide for deciding whether a car park can be used at a particular time (hud.ac.uk). Event visitors have previously been directed to reserved spaces in Firth Street or Queen Street South, rather than relying on ordinary street parking (hud.ac.uk).
Other Car Parks Near the University of Huddersfield
NCP operates Huddersfield Colne Road East. The published tariff is £1.50 for one hour, £3 for one to two hours and £3 for two to 24 hours, making it useful for a short visit or a full day (ncp.co.uk).
Firth Street, Queen Street South and Haslett are also identified as public parking locations in the University’s public parking information pack, separate from the Parksy spaces listed below (huddlitfest.org.uk). The University states that all its car parks are free of charge on public holidays (hud.ac.uk). Colne Road East is open Monday, with pay-on-the-day parking available (ncp.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Near the University of Huddersfield
For a very short walk, a driveway space in Oakes Villa is 310 yards away and costs £0.80 an hour, suiting students, staff or visitors who need a low hourly rate. A 24/7 space on Milford Street is 0.2 miles away at £4 an hour, while a 24/7 Alfred Street space is 0.3 miles away at £6.20 an hour.
Two Sainsbury’s Shorehead options cover different stays: a 24/7 space 297 yards away costs £8 an hour, while event parking 0.3 miles away costs £5.05 a day. A monthly space in HD1 is 0.3 miles away at £73 a month, making it the practical choice for a regular student or staff commute.
Sources
* 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 Huddersfield?
University car parks use permits for regular parking, with a permit below 0.5 FTE costing £26 a month and a guaranteed fixed-bay space costing £70 a month. Visitors have been offered free reserved parking in Firth Street or Queen Street South. Nearby options include Oakes Villa at £0.80 an hour, 310 yards away, and HD1 at £73 a month, 0.3 miles away.
How Much Is a University of Huddersfield Parking Permit?
A permit below 0.5 FTE is £26 a month. A fixed-bay allocated car park with a guaranteed space is £70 a month. Monthly staff permit options are listed for Queen Street South, Southgate, Haslett and Sandstreet. These arrangements cover regular parking in campus car parks.
Is Parking Free for Visitors at the University of Huddersfield?
Visitors have been offered free parking in the Firth Street or Queen Street South car parks, with those spaces reserved for visitor use. Event visitors have previously been directed to these reserved spaces rather than relying on ordinary street parking. All University car parks are also free of charge on public holidays.
When Is University of Huddersfield Parking Busiest?
Parking pressure is greatest during teaching terms, when staff and students arrive together around the Aspley Place campus. Open days and campus events add visitor traffic, while public parking is also used by people attending activities in central Huddersfield. The University’s car-parking guidance provides a quick guide to car park availability.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
The Oakes Villa driveway is 310 yards away and costs £0.80 an hour, making it the lowest hourly rate among the listed nearby spaces. A Milford Street space is 0.2 miles away at £4 an hour, while Alfred Street is 0.3 miles away at £6.20 an hour. Both are available 24/7.
Is There Monthly Parking Near the University?
A monthly space in HD1 is 0.3 miles away and costs £73 a month, making it a practical option for a regular student or staff commute. For campus permits, a permit below 0.5 FTE costs £26 a month, while a fixed-bay allocated car park with a guaranteed space costs £70 a month.
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