--- description: "Hartley Library parking: the 100-space Short Stay Car Park charges £2 for up to 1 hour, with Broadlands Road parking closest but limited." title: Parking Near Hartley Library, Portswood | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-hartley-library-portswood-f4a158.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Hartley Library, Portswood Landmark Parking · Portswood, England · Hartley Library Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) University Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ [Airport Parking (SOU)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/sou) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/portswood) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/portswood) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/portswood) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/portswood) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/portswood) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/portswood) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/portswood) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/portswood) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/portswood) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/portswood) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/portswood) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/portswood) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/portswood) Where Can I Park for Hartley Library? The closest identified campus car park is at the north end of the campus, accessed from Broadlands Road, but parking is limited and charges apply without a permit. The University’s 100-space Short Stay Car Park charges £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours and £6.50 for up to 4 hours. Listen to article 5:11 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
University Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Closest listed space
Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Southampton, 79 yd (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Swaythling railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Hartley Library on University Road Hartley Library is at University Road in Highfield, near Portswood. The closest identified campus car park is at the north end of the campus, accessed from Broadlands Road. It has limited parking, and charges apply to drivers without a permit (AccessAble). The University of Southampton offers a 100-space Short Stay Car Park. Its published pay-and-display rates are £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours and £6.50 for up to 4 hours (southampton.ac.uk). The University says parking on academic campuses requires a permit, while blue badge parking is available on all campuses (University of Southampton). ## Other Parking Around the Highfield Campus The Broadlands Road campus car park is the named option closest to the library, while the University’s Short Stay Car Park provides a separate 100-space alternative for shorter visits. Both are university-operated parking choices rather than unrestricted street parking. University guidance states that drivers need a parking permit to park at academic campuses or halls of residence (Halls Life). Blue badge holders can use parking available on all University campuses (Centre for the Archaeology of Human Origins). These arrangements make the permit position particularly important for visitors planning to leave a car near the site during the day. Show map of Portswood ## Parksy Spaces Close to Hartley Library For a very short walk, Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot 79 yd away at £2 an hour and a University of Southampton space in SO17, 169 yd away, also at £2 an hour. Both are close alternatives to the campus car parks. Further options include a 24/7 space at Bourne Cottage, 0.2 mi away at £5 an hour, and another University of Southampton space 0.3 mi away at £4.50 an hour. A secure rental space in SO16 is 0.4 mi away at £4 a day, while a space near Bassett Green Clinic is 0.4 mi away at £2.41 a day. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Near Hartley University parking is subject to permit controls, and the University’s pay-and-display information gives the Short Stay Car Park as the formal short-visit option (southampton.ac.uk). The campus car park off Broadlands Road has limited parking, so spaces can be under pressure when academic activity is busy. A local motoring discussion says roads behind Hartley Library allow parking for 2 hours before 6, but this is not an official council or University rule (PistonHeads). ## Walking From Swaythling and St Denys Stations Swaythling railway station is the nearest station listed for Hartley Library, at 0.9 mi and a 19-minute walk. The route provides a rail option for visitors who would rather avoid campus parking and the approach roads around University Road. St Denys railway station is also listed at approximately a 19-minute walk. Both stations serve the wider Highfield area, with the final approach continuing on foot to the University Road campus and the library. 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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 Hartley Library? The closest identified campus car park is at the north end of the campus, accessed from Broadlands Road, but parking is limited and charges apply without a permit. The University’s 100-space Short Stay Car Park charges £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours and £6.50 for up to 4 hours. ### Is There Short-Stay Parking Near Hartley Library? The University offers a 100-space Short Stay Car Park for shorter visits. Its published pay-and-display rates are £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours and £6.50 for up to 4 hours. The Short Stay Car Park is the formal short-visit option in the University’s pay-and-display information. ### Do I Need a Permit to Park at the University? The University says parking on academic campuses requires a permit, and guidance also states that drivers need a parking permit to park at academic campuses or halls of residence. The campus car park off Broadlands Road has limited parking. Blue badge parking is available on all University campuses. ### What Nearby Parking Spaces Can I Book? Parksy lists a 24/7 parking lot 79 yd away at £2 an hour and a University of Southampton space in SO17, 169 yd away, also at £2 an hour. Further options include Bourne Cottage, 0.2 mi away at £5 an hour, and a University of Southampton space 0.3 mi away at £4.50 an hour. ### Can I Park on Roads Behind Hartley Library? A local motoring discussion says roads behind Hartley Library allow parking for 2 hours before 6, but this is not an official council or University rule. University parking is subject to permit controls, and the campus car park off Broadlands Road has limited parking, so spaces can be under pressure when academic activity is busy. ### Which Railway Stations Are Closest for Walking? Swaythling railway station is the nearest station listed, at 0.9 mi and a 19-minute walk. St Denys railway station is also listed at approximately a 19-minute walk. 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