Parking Near Avenue Campus, Portswood
Where Can I Park for Avenue Campus?
Visitor parking at the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus is limited and must be arranged in advance with a host. Nearby alternatives include Park View Guest House, 0.3 mi away at £4.60 a day, or a 0.4 mi Parksy space in SO17 costing £2 an hour. St Denys railway station is 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk.
- Address
- 16 Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1NX
- Closest listed space
- Affordable 24/7 Parking at Bourne Cottage, Southampton, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Denys railway station, 0.8 mi (16 min walk)
Parking Near Portswood
Avenue Campus in Portswood, with pre-booked private parking nearby offering a short walk and less circling for visitors. Photo: Pexels
Avenue Campus Parking Arrangements in Southampton
On-site parking is available for blue badge holders across the University of Southampton’s campuses, including Avenue Campus (southampton.ac.uk). Designated bays for Blue Badge and Accessible permit holders are positioned close to building entrances (southampton.ac.uk). The campus address is 16 Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1NX.
Visitor parking is limited and must be arranged in advance with a host (southampton.ac.uk). The university’s parking operator is APCOA, whose occupancy service covers staff and student permit holders at Avenue Campus (uos.apcoa.com). The service showed 173 spaces available and the car park 3% full when checked (uos.apcoa.com).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Avenue Campus
Students, staff and visitors have several Parksy options within walking distance. A driveway space at Bourne Cottage is 0.3 mi away and costs £5 an hour, while parking at Park View Guest House is 0.3 mi away at £4.60 a day. The guest-house space suits a full day on campus, whereas the hourly driveway is more useful for a shorter visit.
Parking near the university in SO17 is 0.4 mi away and costs £2 an hour. A 24/7 parking lot in Southampton is 0.5 mi away at £2 an hour. A space near Travelodge Southampton is 0.6 mi away and costs £1.80 an hour, while 24/7 parking at Sainsbury’s Portswood is 0.6 mi away at £5 an hour. The lower hourly options suit students and staff needing several hours, while the closer spaces are practical for visitors.
Shopping and Council Parking Around Highfield Road
Sainsbury’s Portswood provides a nearby shopping-based parking option, with a Parksy space 0.6 mi from the campus. The listing identifies the facility as operating 24/7 and prices the space at £5 an hour. This can suit drivers combining a campus visit with a stop in the local shopping area.
The university’s official visitor guidance directs drivers towards advance-arranged visitor parking rather than treating the on-site car park as general public parking (southampton.ac.uk). The official guidance also identifies designated accessible bays close to building entrances for Blue Badge and Accessible permit holders (southampton.ac.uk). These arrangements make the campus bays most relevant to accessible visitors, while other drivers can use the nearby Parksy spaces or shopping-area parking.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near Avenue Campus
Parking pressure is greatest when staff and students are travelling to the campus at the same time, because APCOA’s Avenue Campus occupancy service is specifically for staff and student permit holders (uos.apcoa.com). University open days, teaching activity and other campus events can also increase demand. Visitor parking remains limited and requires advance arrangement with a host (southampton.ac.uk).
Drivers attending an event should not assume that an empty on-site bay is available for general use. The campus has an on-site car park, but visitor parking must be arranged in advance (caho.soton.ac.uk). The official access information gives the satnav postcode as SO17 1BF, while the campus address is 16 Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1NX (southampton.ac.uk).
Walking and Rail Access to Avenue Campus
St Denys railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 mi from the campus and a 16-minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not have an arranged campus parking space.
From St Denys, the final approach is on foot to the university site near Portswood in Southampton. The campus is at 16 Highfield Road, Southampton, SO17 1NX, and the official satnav postcode for Avenue Campus is SO17 1BF (southampton.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 Avenue Campus?
Visitor parking at the University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus is limited and must be arranged in advance with a host. Nearby alternatives include Park View Guest House, 0.3 mi away at £4.60 a day, or a 0.4 mi Parksy space in SO17 costing £2 an hour. St Denys railway station is 0.8 mi away and a 16-minute walk.
Can Visitors Park On-Site at Avenue Campus?
Visitor parking is limited and must be arranged in advance with a host. Drivers should not assume that an empty on-site bay is available for general use, including during university open days, teaching activity or other campus events. The university’s official visitor guidance directs drivers towards advance-arranged visitor parking.
Where Is Accessible Parking at Avenue Campus?
On-site parking is available for Blue Badge holders across the University of Southampton’s campuses, including Avenue Campus. Designated bays for Blue Badge and Accessible permit holders are positioned close to building entrances. These campus bays are most relevant to accessible visitors, while other drivers can use nearby Parksy spaces or shopping-area parking.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Options?
A space near Travelodge Southampton is 0.6 mi away and costs £1.80 an hour. Parking near the university in SO17 is 0.4 mi away at £2 an hour, and a 24/7 parking lot in Southampton is 0.5 mi away at £2 an hour. These lower hourly options suit drivers needing several hours.
Is There Parking for a Full Day Near Avenue Campus?
Parking at Park View Guest House is 0.3 mi away and costs £4.60 a day, making it suitable for a full day on campus. A driveway space at Bourne Cottage is also 0.3 mi away but costs £5 an hour, so it is more useful for a shorter visit.
Can I Travel to Avenue Campus by Train?
St Denys railway station is the nearest station, 0.8 mi from Avenue Campus and a 16-minute walk. It provides a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not have an arranged campus parking space. From St Denys, the final approach is on foot to the university site near Portswood in Southampton.
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