Parking Near University of Leicester Freemen's, St Marys
Where Can I Park for University of Leicester Freemen's?
The University’s Freemen’s Common multi-storey car park is available to students, staff and members of the public, with visitor parking at £5 for the day and a maximum vehicle height of 2.1m. Open Day and Offer Holder Day visitors can park at £2.75 per day. Commercial Square is a bookable alternative 244 yd away at £10 an hour.
- Address
- 30 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7PP
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking at Commercial Square, Leicester, 244 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Leicester railway station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)
Parking Near St Marys
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Campus Parking at Freemen’s Common in Leicester
The campus uses permit-only parking, and visitors are directed to a nearby car park unless prior arrangements have been made for the visit (libraryhelp.le.ac.uk). The University’s Freemen’s Common multi-storey car park is available to students, staff and members of the public, with both permit and Pay and Display arrangements described in the University’s travel information (pgcecourseinfo.le.ac.uk).
Visitors attending Open Days or Offer Holder Days can park at a reduced rate of £2.75 per day (le.ac.uk). Other visitors can use the University’s Freemen’s Common multi-storey car park at £5 for the day, with a maximum vehicle height of 2.1m (le.ac.uk). The car park is the practical official choice for campus appointments, public visits and university events, while permit parking is the relevant route for regular students and staff.
Parksy Spaces Close to University of Leicester Freemen’s
The closest listed option is secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square, 244 yd away, priced at £10 an hour. Its short distance suits visitors who need a nearby alternative to campus parking. Secure 24/7 parking at Pentland Close, Leicester LE2, is 0.5 mi away and costs £10.31 an hour, making it a useful choice for students or staff needing a bookable space away from the campus entrance.
Welford Road Stadium parking is 0.6 mi away at £14.68 an hour. A Holiday Inn Express Leicester space is also 0.6 mi away, priced at £20 a day, while a Clifton Road space at the same distance costs £12 a day. The Stoneycroft Hotel option is 0.7 mi away at £4.75 an hour. The daily spaces suit longer student or staff stays, while the hourly spaces work for shorter visitor appointments.
Shopping-Centre and Council Parking Near the Leicester Campus
Drivers looking beyond the campus car park can use the nearby Parksy spaces as bookable alternatives, including the £20-a-day Holiday Inn Express Leicester space and the £12-a-day Clifton Road space. The £4.75-an-hour Stoneycroft Hotel space is another option for a shorter visit, while Commercial Square offers a 24/7 space 244 yd from the campus at £10 an hour.
The University’s visitor guidance identifies Freemen’s Common as the close public car park and gives a £5 day rate for heritage visitors (le.ac.uk). The University’s travel information describes the Freemen’s Common facility as Pay and Display and available to members of the public (pgcecourseinfo.le.ac.uk). These options are more directly suited to campus visits than shopping-centre parking, with the Parksy spaces providing alternatives when a bookable location is preferable.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Around Freemen’s Common
Parking pressure rises during University Open Days and Offer Holder Days, when visitors can use the reduced £2.75-per-day rate at the University car park (le.ac.uk). Those events bring additional visitor demand around the campus, so a pre-booked nearby space can be useful for arriving at a fixed appointment time. The University’s visitor information also covers heritage visits using Freemen’s Common (le.ac.uk).
Regular campus parking is permit only, and visitors are directed to a nearby car park unless prior arrangements have been made (libraryhelp.le.ac.uk). The campus is in Leicester near St Marys, at 30 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7PP, so drivers should distinguish the University’s controlled parking from independently bookable spaces in the wider area.
Walking From Leicester Railway Station to the Campus
Leicester railway station is the nearest station to University of Leicester Freemen’s, at 0.9 mi from the campus and a 19-minute walk. The station provides a practical arrival point for students, staff and visitors who prefer not to drive into the campus area.
The campus address is 30 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7PP. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with a walk to the university, with listed distances ranging from 244 yd at Commercial Square to 0.7 mi at the Stoneycroft Hotel. The 0.5 mi Pentland Close option and the 0.6 mi spaces at Welford Road Stadium, Holiday Inn Express Leicester and Clifton Road provide further walking-based alternatives for longer visits.
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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 Leicester Freemen's?
The University’s Freemen’s Common multi-storey car park is available to students, staff and members of the public, with visitor parking at £5 for the day and a maximum vehicle height of 2.1m. Open Day and Offer Holder Day visitors can park at £2.75 per day. Commercial Square is a bookable alternative 244 yd away at £10 an hour.
Is Parking at Freemen’s Common Available to Visitors?
Yes. The University’s Freemen’s Common multi-storey car park is available to members of the public, with Pay and Display arrangements described in the University’s travel information. Other visitors can use it at £5 for the day. The University says regular campus parking is permit only, with visitors directed to a nearby car park unless prior arrangements have been made.
How Much Is Parking During University Open Days?
Visitors attending Open Days or Offer Holder Days can park at the University car park at a reduced rate of £2.75 per day. Parking pressure rises during these events because they bring additional visitor demand around the campus, so a pre-booked nearby space can be useful for arriving at a fixed appointment time.
What Is the Closest Bookable Parking Option?
The closest listed option is secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square, 244 yd away, priced at £10 an hour. Its short distance suits visitors who need a nearby alternative to campus parking. Secure 24/7 parking at Pentland Close is 0.5 mi away and costs £10.31 an hour.
Where Can I Park for a Longer Visit?
A Holiday Inn Express Leicester space is 0.6 mi away at £20 a day, while a Clifton Road space at the same distance costs £12 a day. These daily spaces suit longer student or staff stays. The Stoneycroft Hotel option is 0.7 mi away at £4.75 an hour for a shorter visit.
How Far Is Leicester Railway Station From the Campus?
Leicester railway station is the nearest station to University of Leicester Freemen’s, at 0.9 mi from the campus and a 19-minute walk. The campus address is 30 Putney Road, Leicester, LE2 7PP. Drivers using a Parksy space can combine parking with a walk to the university.
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