Parking Near Royal Ulster Academy of Art, Belfast
Where Can I Park for the Royal Ulster Academy of Art?
The campus is at 13 Rosemary Street, Carrick Hill, Belfast, BT1 1QE, with no published on-site rate or visitor parking area. Nearby bookable choices include Craigmore Way at £1 an hour, Ten Square Hotel Belfast at £1.90 an hour and a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging at £3.25 an hour, all about 0.2 mi away.
- Address
- 13 Rosemary Street, Carrick Hill, Belfast, BT1 1QE
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Ten Square Hotel Belfast, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station, 0.5 mi (11 min walk)
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A college campus building Photo: Pexels / Quang Vuong
Parking at the Royal Ulster Academy of Art Campus
The campus address is 13 Rosemary Street, Carrick Hill, Belfast, BT1 1QE. The Royal Ulster Academy of Art’s contact page gives its visitor contact as 4B & 4D Weavers Business Park, Belfast BT12 5GH, and asks visitors to arrange a visit by email (royalulsteracademy.org).
No campus permit scheme, visitor parking area, official car park operator or on-site rate is published on the institution pages returned for this location. Drivers should therefore treat the nearby bookable spaces as the practical parking choices for a visit, rather than assuming that the college address includes a public car park.
Shopping and Council Parking Around Rosemary Street
The campus sits in Belfast city centre, so a retail or council facility should be selected only when its entry conditions match the length and purpose of the visit.
The nearby Parksy page records 61 spaces within 1 km and parking from £4 daily in Belfast. For a student, staff member or visitor planning ahead, the listed bookable spaces provide more specific alternatives than an unnamed shopping-centre or council facility.
Parksy Spaces Close to the Belfast Campus
Three priced Parksy spaces are shown about 0.2 mi from the campus. A driveway space on Craigmore Way costs £1 an hour and is the lowest-priced option listed, making it suited to students or staff managing a short stop. Parking at Ten Square Hotel Belfast is £1.90 an hour at the same distance, while a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging costs £3.25 an hour and suits visitors who need round-the-clock access or charging.
Three further spaces are nearby without a published price: a secure commercial garage in central Belfast is 204 yd away, and 24/7 parking at Tesco Superstore, Belfast BT5, plus parking at a Belfast International Airport Hotel, are each 0.2 mi away. Those price-on-enquiry spaces can be considered by visitors or staff who want to ask about availability before booking, but no cost is stated for them.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near the RUA
The annual exhibition is a significant event in the academy calendar. The 2025 Royal Ulster Academy returned to the Ulster Museum for its 144th Annual Exhibition (ulstermuseum.org), while the Arts Council of Northern Ireland reported the call for entries for the 144th exhibition opening on 10th April 2025 (artscouncil-ni.org).
The published local pages do not give term dates, open-day dates, surrounding-street restriction hours, residents’ permit details or event-day parking rules for 13 Rosemary Street. Drivers heading to an exhibition or organised visit should use a bookable off-street space rather than relying on finding a legal kerbside space on arrival, particularly when activity is concentrated around the city-centre venue.
Rail and Walking Routes to Rosemary Street
Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station is the nearest station, at 0.5 mi from the campus and an 11-minute walk. The route provides a straightforward alternative for visitors arriving by train, especially when a short city-centre walk is easier than arranging parking for the whole appointment.
Lanyon Place railway station is about a 12-minute walk away, while Yorkgate railway station is about a 15-minute walk away. These stations give students, staff and visitors additional rail options when the closest station does not fit the journey. The destination address is 13 Rosemary Street, Carrick Hill, Belfast, BT1 1QE.
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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 the Royal Ulster Academy of Art?
The campus is at 13 Rosemary Street, Carrick Hill, Belfast, BT1 1QE, with no published on-site rate or visitor parking area. Nearby bookable choices include Craigmore Way at £1 an hour, Ten Square Hotel Belfast at £1.90 an hour and a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging at £3.25 an hour, all about 0.2 mi away.
What Is the Cheapest Parking Near the Royal Ulster Academy of Art?
The lowest-priced listed option is a driveway space on Craigmore Way, about 0.2 mi from the campus, costing £1 an hour. It is suited to students or staff managing a short stop. The other priced nearby choices are Ten Square Hotel Belfast at £1.90 an hour and a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging at £3.25 an hour.
Is There Parking at the Royal Ulster Academy of Art Campus?
No campus permit scheme, visitor parking area, official car park operator or on-site rate is published for 13 Rosemary Street. Drivers should treat nearby bookable spaces as the practical parking choices rather than assuming that the college address includes a public car park. The visitor contact is 4B & 4D Weavers Business Park, Belfast BT12 5GH.
Which Parking Option Is Best for 24/7 Access or EV Charging?
A secure 24/7 garage with EV charging is listed about 0.2 mi from the campus and costs £3.25 an hour. It suits visitors who need round-the-clock access or charging. Ten Square Hotel Belfast is also about 0.2 mi away at £1.90 an hour, while Craigmore Way costs £1 an hour.
What Should I Do About Parking During the Annual Exhibition?
The annual exhibition is a significant event in the academy calendar. The 2025 Royal Ulster Academy returned to the Ulster Museum for its 144th Annual Exhibition, and the call for entries opened on 10th April 2025. Drivers heading to an exhibition or organised visit should use a bookable off-street space rather than rely on finding legal kerbside parking on arrival.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.5 mi from the campus and an 11-minute walk. Lanyon Place railway station is about a 12-minute walk away, while Yorkgate railway station is about a 15-minute walk away. These options can help when a short city-centre walk is easier than arranging parking.
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