Parking Near University of Northampton, England
Where Can I Park for University of Northampton?
Student parking costs 50p from 5pm to midnight Monday to Friday, with parking from 4pm available at a higher fee. Weekend parking is £1 per day from 7am to midnight. Visitor parking includes 30 minutes free, then costs £1.50 for up to three hours, £2.50 for up to six hours or £3.50 for longer stays.
- Address
- 66 Saint Georges Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Northampton Healthcare Trust, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Northampton railway station, 1.1 mi (23 min walk)
Parking Near Northampton
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Clément Proust
University of Northampton Campus Parking
Student parking on the campus is charged at 50p from 5pm to midnight Monday to Friday, with students allowed to park from 4pm at a higher fee (northampton.ac.uk). Weekend parking runs from 7am to midnight on Saturday and Sunday at £1 per day (northampton.ac.uk).
Visitor parking offers a free first 30 minutes on any day for equipment drop-off or collection, followed by £1.50 for up to three hours, £2.50 for up to six hours and £3.50 for longer stays (northampton.ac.uk). The official parking permit for The Development Hub on Cliftonville Road, NN1 5FS, covers one calendar month from the first until the last day of that month (shop.northampton.ac.uk).
Busy Parking Periods Around Waterside
Parking demand is likely to be strongest during weekday teaching periods, graduation and other organised campus visits. The university’s graduation travel guidance directs drivers to St John's Car Park, NN1 1HA, or Midsummer Meadows Car Park, NN1 5NX, both within walking distance of the campus (northampton.ac.uk).
The campus is at 66 Saint Georges Avenue, while the university identifies Waterside’s closest public car parks as St John's and Midsummer Meadows (northampton.ac.uk).
Parksy Spaces Close to the University
For a low-cost short stay, there are driveway or off-street spaces at B M I Three Shires Hospital and Three Shires Hospital, each 0.3 mi away at £3 a day. A space near the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic is also 0.3 mi away at £3.90 a day, while parking near Northampton Healthcare Trust is 0.3 mi away at £4.70 a day.
Morrisons Northampton in NN1 has a space 0.3 mi away at £10.04 a day, suited to visitors who prefer a retail-area location. Kingsley Park has a secure space 0.6 mi away at £54 a month, making it the strongest option for a student or staff member needing a longer-term arrangement.
Walking From Northampton Railway Station
Northampton railway station is the nearest station to the campus, at 1.1 mi away and a 23-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car to 66 Saint Georges Avenue.
The university is 0.3 mi from Northampton centre, so visitors combining rail travel with a town-centre stop can reach the campus on foot without arranging campus parking. St John's and Midsummer Meadows are also identified by the university as being within walking distance of Waterside, at 5–10 minutes (northampton.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 University of Northampton?
Student parking costs 50p from 5pm to midnight Monday to Friday, with parking from 4pm available at a higher fee. Weekend parking is £1 per day from 7am to midnight. Visitor parking includes 30 minutes free, then costs £1.50 for up to three hours, £2.50 for up to six hours or £3.50 for longer stays.
What Are the University of Northampton Student Parking Charges?
Student parking is charged at 50p from 5pm to midnight Monday to Friday. Students can park from 4pm at a higher fee. At weekends, parking runs from 7am to midnight on Saturday and Sunday and costs £1 per day.
Where Can I Park During Busy Periods Near Waterside?
Demand is likely to be strongest during weekday teaching periods, graduation and other organised campus visits. Graduation travel guidance directs drivers to St John's Car Park, NN1 1HA, or Midsummer Meadows Car Park, NN1 5NX. Both are within walking distance, with St John's and Midsummer Meadows 5–10 minutes from Waterside.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Spaces?
The lowest-cost nearby spaces are at B M I Three Shires Hospital and Three Shires Hospital. Both are 0.3 mi away and cost £3 a day. A space near the Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic is also 0.3 mi away at £3.90 a day.
Can I Walk From Northampton Railway Station to Campus?
Northampton railway station is 1.1 mi from campus and takes 23 minutes to walk. The route is a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car. The campus is also 0.3 mi from Northampton centre, allowing visitors to combine rail travel with a town-centre stop.
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