--- description: "Highfield Campus parking: visitor charges start at £2 for up to 1 hour, with a £12 1-day rate valid until 23:59." title: Parking Near Highfield Campus, Portswood | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-highfield-campus-portswood-69dea5.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Highfield Campus, Portswood Landmark Parking · Portswood, England · Highfield Campus Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) University Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1TL [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 Highfield Campus? Highfield has a 100-space Short Stay Car Park for staff and students without car parking permits, plus visitors. Visitor charges are £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.50 for up to 4 hours and £12 for 1 day valid until 23:59. Visitors should book at least 48 hours ahead by emailing vispark@soton.ac.uk. Listen to article 4:54 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 1TL
Closest listed space
Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Southampton, 33 yd (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Swaythling railway station, 0.9 mi (20 min walk)
## Parking Near Portswood [Convenient 24/7 Parking Lot in Southampton £2.00/hr 33 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/convenient-247-parking-lot-southampton-161391) [Convenient University of Southampton Parking - SO17 £2.00/hr 224 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/convenient-university-of-southampton-parking-so17-115292) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at University of Southampton £4.50/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/convenient-247-parking-at-university-of-southampto-114439) [Affordable 24/7 Parking at Bourne Cottage, Southampton £5.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/affordable-247-parking-at-bourne-cottage-southampt-110463) [Secure Parking Space to Rent in Southampton, SO16 £4.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/secure-parking-space-to-rent-in-southampton-so16-118674) [Convenient Parking near Bassett Green Clinic, Southampton £2.41/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southampton/convenient-parking-near-bassett-green-clinic-southampton-105350) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Highfield Campus with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-highfield-campus-portswood-69dea5.webp) Highfield Campus with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Highfield Campus Permits and Visitor Parking The University offers a 100-space Short Stay Car Park at Highfield for staff and students without car parking permits, as well as visitors (southampton.ac.uk). The university’s visitor car park is operated by [APCOA](https://www.parksy.com/blog/apcoa-parking-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services), with charges of £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.50 for up to 4 hours and £12 for 1 day valid until 23:59 (APCOA). Visitors should book the Visitor Car Park at least 48 hours in advance by emailing vispark@soton.ac.uk (southampton.ac.uk). A university parking permit is required to use the Pod Point charging points (southampton.ac.uk). APCOA’s occupancy page lists South Broadlands Car Park at Highfield with 124 spaces currently available (uos.apcoa.com). ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Highfield Parksy lists a driveway space 33 yd from Highfield at £2 an hour, making it the closest priced option for a short visit. A university-area parking space 224 yd away is also £2 an hour and suits students, staff or visitors wanting a nearby alternative. Two priced spaces are 0.2 mi away: a 24/7 space at the University of Southampton costs £4.50 an hour, while a space at Bourne Cottage costs £5 an hour. For longer stays, a secure Southampton space 0.3 mi away costs £4 a day, and a space near Bassett Green Clinic at the same distance costs £2.41 a day. The daily options are better suited to staff or students staying for much of the day, while the hourly spaces fit shorter visits. Show map of Portswood ## Busy Periods and Restrictions Around Highfield Parking pressure is greatest during university term times because student, staff and visitor demand converges around University Road and the campus car parks. Highfield’s controlled parking environment includes university permit requirements and council eligibility rules for local residents. The university’s Short Stay Car Park is specifically available to staff and students without car parking permits and to visitors (southampton.ac.uk). Visitors using the university car parks should follow the stated payment and booking arrangements rather than treating surrounding streets as unrestricted campus parking. ## Swaythling Station and Walking Access to Highfield Swaythling railway station is the nearest station to Highfield, at 0.9 mi or a 20-minute walk. It provides a rail option for students, staff and visitors who would rather avoid driving to University Road. The campus address is University Road, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1TL. From Swaythling, the 20-minute walk makes rail practical for a full-day visit, while the nearby Parksy spaces provide alternatives for drivers carrying equipment or travelling at times when campus demand is high. Show street view near Highfield Campus ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Car parking | Transport](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/transport/parking/car-parking.page) - [University of Southampton Visitors Car Park - APCOA](https://www.apcoa.co.uk/find-parking/locations/southampton/university-of-southampton-visitors-car-park) - [Visitor parking | Transport](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/transport/parking/visitor-parking.page) - [Student parking permits](https://www.southampton.gov.uk/travel-transport/apply-pay/parking/permits/student-parking/) - [Pay and display parking | Transport](https://www.southampton.ac.uk/transport/parking/pay-and-display-parking.page) - [Southampton University Parking](https://uos.apcoa.com/occupancy) \* 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 Highfield Campus? Highfield has a 100-space Short Stay Car Park for staff and students without car parking permits, plus visitors. Visitor charges are £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.50 for up to 4 hours and £12 for 1 day valid until 23:59. Visitors should book at least 48 hours ahead by emailing vispark@soton.ac.uk. ### What Are the Nearest Priced Parking Spaces to Highfield Campus? The closest priced option is a driveway space 33 yd from Highfield at £2 an hour. A university-area space 224 yd away also costs £2 an hour. For longer stays, a secure Southampton space 0.3 mi away costs £4 a day, while a space near Bassett Green Clinic at the same distance costs £2.41 a day. ### Is Parking Busy Around Highfield Campus? Parking pressure is greatest during university term times, when student, staff and visitor demand converges around University Road and the campus car parks. Highfield has a controlled parking environment, including university permit requirements and council eligibility rules for local residents. Follow the university car parks’ stated payment and booking arrangements. ### Do Visitors Need to Book Parking at Highfield Campus? Visitors should book the Visitor Car Park at least 48 hours in advance by emailing vispark@soton.ac.uk. The visitor car park is operated by APCOA. Charges are £2 for up to 1 hour, £3.50 for up to 2 hours, £5 for up to 3 hours, £6.50 for up to 4 hours and £12 for 1 day valid until 23:59. ### Can I Charge an Electric Vehicle at Highfield Campus? A university parking permit is required to use the Pod Point charging points. Highfield’s controlled parking environment also includes university permit requirements, so drivers should follow the university car parks’ stated payment and booking arrangements when parking and using campus facilities. ### Can I Travel to Highfield Campus by Train? Swaythling railway station is the nearest station to Highfield, at 0.9 mi or a 20-minute walk. It provides a rail option for students, staff and visitors who would rather avoid driving to University Road. 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