--- description: Wigan & Leigh College parking costs £1 a day for students and staff, with CCTV number plate recognition; Wigan North Western is 0.5 miles away. title: Parking Near Wigan & Leigh College, England | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-college-b05de17f.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Wigan & Leigh College, England Landmark Parking · Wigan, England · Wigan & Leigh College Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS [Airport Parking (LPL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/eng/lpl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/wigan) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/wigan) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/wigan) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/wigan) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/wigan) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/wigan) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/wigan) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/wigan) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/wigan) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/wigan) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/wigan) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/wigan) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/wigan) Where Can I Park for Wigan & Leigh College? Student parking costs £1 a day and staff parking is currently also £1 a day, with campus access monitored by CCTV number plate recognition and a ticket required before parking. For regular attendance, a monthly space 0.3 miles away costs £72 a month. Wigan North Western railway station is 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk. Listen to article 5:54 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
Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking at Ashton Leigh & Wigan, WN5, 20 yd (1 min walk)
Nearest station
Wigan North Western railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
## Parking Near Wigan [Convenient Parking at Ashton Leigh & Wigan, WN5 £4.40/hr 20 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/convenient-parking-at-ashton-leigh-wigan-wn5-105291) [Affordable Stashbee Parking in Wigan, Greater Manchester £72.00/mo 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/affordable-stashbee-parking-in-wigan-greater-manch-104598) [Secure Garage Parking in Wigan - Book Online Now! £3.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/secure-garage-parking-wigan-book-online-161484) [Affordable 24/7 Covered Parking in Wigan £12.50/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/affordable-247-covered-parking-wigan-163192) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Tesco Wigan Extra, WN1 £5.70/hr 0.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/convenient-247-parking-at-tesco-wigan-extra-wn1-114499) [Convenient Parking near Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan £0.94/hr 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/wigan/convenient-parking-near-royal-albert-edward-infirm-106949) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A college campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-college-b05de17f.webp) A college campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@clement-proust-363898785) / Clément Proust ## Parking at Wigan & Leigh College Wigan & Leigh College is on Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS. Student parking at the campus costs £1 a day, with vehicle access monitored by CCTV number plate recognition, and drivers must buy a ticket before parking (Wigan & Leigh College Learning Resources Guide). Staff using a college car park also pay a daily fee currently set at £1 (Wigan & Leigh College Learning Resources Guide). The campus parking arrangements are intended for people using the college rather than general town-centre parking. Students need the student parking process, while staff use the staff arrangement, so the £1 daily charge should be treated as a college parking rate rather than a general public tariff. ## Wigan Town-Centre Car Parks Beyond the Campus Wigan Council operates town-centre car parks around Wigan, giving visitors an alternative to the college car park when they are combining a campus visit with shopping or other central errands. The weekend rule is particularly useful for open-day visitors or families travelling into town outside the college week. It applies to council-owned town-centre car parks rather than automatically applying to the campus, shopping-centre facilities or private parking. Drivers heading for the college can therefore use the council offer as a town-centre option, then walk to Parson's Walk rather than relying on a space at the institution. Show map of Wigan ## Busy Periods Around the Parson's Walk Campus Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during college term-time arrival and departure periods, when students and staff reach the campus together. The college's CCTV number plate recognition arrangement means campus access is actively monitored (Wigan & Leigh College Learning Resources Guide). Parson's Walk sits in Wigan town centre, where surrounding streets serve more than college traffic. The council's weekend free-parking offer is restricted to council-owned town-centre car parks, so it should not be read as permission to park on nearby streets or as a change to campus arrangements (Wigan Council). A pre-booked space is most useful for visitors with a fixed arrival time, while students and staff can use their respective college parking arrangements. ## Parksy Spaces Close to Wigan & Leigh College The closest listed option is a 20-yard parking space in WN5 at £4.40 an hour, suited to a visitor who wants a very short walk. A monthly space in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is 0.3 miles away at £72 a month, which better fits a student or staff member needing regular parking. Two spaces 0.4 miles away provide different formats: secure garage parking costs £3.50 an hour, while covered 24/7 parking costs £12.50 a day. Further choices include 24/7 parking at Tesco Wigan Extra, WN1, 0.5 miles away at £5.70 an hour, and parking near Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, 0.6 miles away, at £0.94 an hour. The monthly space is the practical match for repeated attendance, while the hourly and daily spaces suit occasional visitors, meetings or event attendance. The Tesco option adds round-the-clock availability for drivers arriving outside standard daytime hours. ## Rail and Walking Access to the College Wigan North Western railway station is the nearest station to Wigan & Leigh College, at 0.5 miles from the campus and a 10-minute walk. The station gives rail travellers a straightforward alternative to driving into the centre, particularly for students and visitors travelling from outside Wigan. From the station, the walk to the college is short enough to pair naturally with a train journey, while drivers can leave a car in a nearby booked space and continue on foot. The campus destination is Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS, so visitors should use that address when planning the final part of their journey. Show street view near Wigan & Leigh College ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [View map and list of Council car parks](https://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/directory/7/council-car-parks/category/70) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [The Learning Resources Guide: Student car parking](https://libguides.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/c.php?g=701061&p=5064106) - [The Learning Resources Guide: Staff Car Parking](https://libguides.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/c.php?g=701061&p=5052184) - [Wigan car parks](https://www.wigan.gov.uk/Resident/Parking-Roads-Travel/Parking/Car-parks-and-charges/Wigan-car-parks.aspx) - [Wigan & Leigh College - Full time and Part time courses for all ...](https://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/) - [Car Parking at Wigan and Leigh College - Depol](https://depol.co.uk/portfolio-items/car-parking-at-wigan-and-leigh-college/) \* 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 Wigan & Leigh College? Student parking costs £1 a day and staff parking is currently also £1 a day, with campus access monitored by CCTV number plate recognition and a ticket required before parking. For regular attendance, a monthly space 0.3 miles away costs £72 a month. Wigan North Western railway station is 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk. ### How Much Is Student and Staff Parking at the College? Student parking costs £1 a day. Staff using a college car park also pay a daily fee currently set at £1. Drivers must buy a ticket before parking, and vehicle access is monitored by CCTV number plate recognition. These are college parking arrangements for students and staff, rather than a general public town-centre tariff. ### Is Weekend Parking Free in Wigan Town Centre? Wigan Council’s weekend free-parking offer applies to council-owned town-centre car parks. It does not automatically apply to the campus, shopping-centre facilities or private parking, and it is not permission to park on nearby streets. Visitors can use the council option as a town-centre alternative and walk to Parson's Walk. ### Where Can I Book Parking Close to the Campus? The closest listed option is a 20-yard space in WN5 costing £4.40 an hour. Other choices include a secure garage 0.4 miles away at £3.50 an hour, covered 24/7 parking 0.4 miles away at £12.50 a day, and parking near Royal Albert Edward Infirmary 0.6 miles away at £0.94 an hour. ### What Is the Best Parking Option for Regular Attendance? A monthly space in Wigan, Greater Manchester, is 0.3 miles away and costs £72 a month, making it the practical match for repeated attendance. For occasional visits, meetings or events, hourly and daily spaces are available. Tesco Wigan Extra offers 24/7 parking 0.5 miles away at £5.70 an hour. ### Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the College? Wigan North Western railway station is 0.5 miles from the campus and a 10-minute walk, making rail a straightforward alternative to driving into the centre. The destination is Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS. 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