Parking Near University of Leicester Nixon Court, St Marys
Where Can I Park for University of Leicester Nixon Court?
For a planned visit, book an off-street space rather than rely on nearby kerbside parking. The closest priced option is secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square, 202 yards away, at £10 an hour. For a full day, Clifton Road is 0.5 miles away at £12 a day, while Stoneycroft Hotel is 0.7 miles away at £4.75 an hour.
- Address
- 33 Putney Road
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Parking at Commercial Square, Leicester, 202 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Leicester railway station, 1.1 mi (22 min walk)
Parking Near St Marys
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Matthis Volquardsen
Parking at University of Leicester Nixon Court
University of Leicester Nixon Court is student accommodation at 33 Putney Road in Leicester, near St Marys. The university describes Nixon Court as two groups of blocks, A to E and F to K, and places the accommodation a 5-minute walk from campus (reslife.le.ac.uk).
The university’s accommodation information presents Nixon Court as part of its Leicester housing offer (le.ac.uk). No university permit scheme, visitor tariff, official car park operator or campus rate is stated in the cited Nixon Court material, so drivers should not treat nearby private spaces as university parking. A booked space away from the accommodation is the practical option for a planned visit.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Nixon Court in Leicester
The closest priced Parksy option is secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square, 202 yards away, at £10 an hour. It suits a short visit by staff, a visitor or a student who needs a guaranteed space near the accommodation. Secure 24/7 parking at Pentland Close, Leicester LE2, is 0.4 miles away and costs £10.31 an hour, making it another fit for brief stays.
A driveway space on Clifton Road is 0.5 miles away and costs £12 a day, which is better suited to a student or staff member parking for a full day. Parking at Holiday Inn Express Leicester, LE2, is 0.6 miles away at £20 a day and suits visitors needing daytime cover. Welford Road Stadium parking is 0.7 miles away at £14.68 an hour, while Stoneycroft Hotel parking is 0.7 miles away at £4.75 an hour, giving visitors a lower hourly-priced choice.
Busy Parking Periods Around Nixon Court and Putney Road
Parking demand is likely to be strongest when the university is active, because Nixon Court is student accommodation and the hall is described as a 5-minute walk from campus (reslife.le.ac.uk). Students arriving or leaving around term-time travel can compete with staff, visitors and residents for nearby kerb space. The university source also identifies the accommodation as divided between Blocks A to E and Blocks F to K (reslife.le.ac.uk).
The cited local material does not provide dates for open days, event schedules, street-by-street restrictions or controlled-parking hours, so a booked off-street space is more dependable than relying on a vacant kerbside bay. The accommodation’s position on Putney Road places the access question close to residential surroundings rather than in a standalone visitor car park.
Other Leicester Car Parks for Nixon Court Visitors
Welford Road Stadium parking is a separate nearby option from the campus accommodation, with a 0.7-mile distance and a £14.68 hourly price. Its location makes it more suitable for a short visit than for a student needing repeated daily parking. Holiday Inn Express Leicester, LE2, offers another non-campus choice at 0.6 miles and £20 a day, which may suit a visitor planning a longer daytime stay.
Stoneycroft Hotel parking is 0.7 miles from the campus and costs £4.75 an hour. The cited local material does not provide free-period rules for shopping-centre or council car parks, so these priced off-street spaces are the clearly specified alternatives for planned parking.
Walking and Rail Access From Nixon Court
Leicester railway station is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 1.1 miles or a 22-minute walk. The station gives rail travellers a direct way to reach the university area without bringing a car into the residential streets around Putney Road.
Nixon Court is at 33 Putney Road, and the university describes the accommodation as a 5-minute walk from campus (reslife.le.ac.uk). Students and visitors arriving by train can therefore combine the 22-minute walk from Leicester railway station with the short on-campus connection. The campus is also 0.4 miles from St Marys centre, placing shops and local services within walking distance of the accommodation.
Sources
* 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 Nixon Court?
For a planned visit, book an off-street space rather than rely on nearby kerbside parking. The closest priced option is secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square, 202 yards away, at £10 an hour. For a full day, Clifton Road is 0.5 miles away at £12 a day, while Stoneycroft Hotel is 0.7 miles away at £4.75 an hour.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking to University of Leicester Nixon Court?
Secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square is the closest priced option, at 202 yards away. It costs £10 an hour and is available 24/7, making it suitable for a short visit by a staff member, visitor or student who needs a guaranteed space near the accommodation.
Which Parking Is Best for a Full Day Near Nixon Court?
A driveway space on Clifton Road is 0.5 miles away and costs £12 a day, so it is suited to a student or staff member parking for a full day. Holiday Inn Express Leicester, LE2, is another daytime option, 0.6 miles away at £20 a day.
What Are the Cheaper Hourly Parking Options Near Nixon Court?
Stoneycroft Hotel parking is 0.7 miles away and costs £4.75 an hour, giving visitors a lower hourly-priced choice. Secure 24/7 parking at Commercial Square is closer at 202 yards, but costs £10 an hour. Pentland Close is 0.4 miles away at £10.31 an hour.
When Is Parking Around Putney Road Likely to Be Busiest?
Demand is likely to be strongest when the university is active. Students arriving or leaving around term-time travel can compete with staff, visitors and residents for nearby kerb space. A booked off-street space is more dependable than relying on a vacant kerbside bay in the residential surroundings.
Can I Reach Nixon Court by Train?
Leicester railway station is the nearest station listed for the campus, at 1.1 miles or a 22-minute walk. Rail travellers can walk to the university area without bringing a car into the residential streets around Putney Road, then use the short on-campus connection to the accommodation.
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