--- description: "Find parking near Cardiff University - Bute Building: free Blue Badge parking, Parksy space 0.2 mi away at £4.80 a day, and Park Place around £3.40." title: Parking Near Cardiff University - Bute Building, Castle | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-916de031.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Cardiff University - Bute Building, Castle Landmark Parking · Castle, Wales · Cardiff University - Bute Building Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) King Edward VII Avenue, Civic Centre, Cardiff, CF10 3NB [Airport Parking (CWL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/wls/cwl) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/wls/castle) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/wls/castle) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/wls/castle) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/castle) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/wls/castle) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/wls/castle) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/wls/castle) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/wls/castle) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/wls/castle) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/wls/castle) Where Can I Park for Cardiff University - Bute Building? Blue Badge holders can park free at the Bute Building if they email their vehicle registration number to carparking@cardiff.ac.uk within 24 hours of the visit. The closest listed Parksy space is 0.2 mi away near Hilton Cardiff at £4.80 a day. Park Place typically costs around £3.40 for two hours. Listen to article 5:22 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
King Edward VII Avenue, Civic Centre, Cardiff, CF10 3NB
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking Near Hilton Cardiff - CF10 3ND, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
## Parking Near Castle [Convenient Parking Near Hilton Cardiff - CF10 3ND £4.80/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-near-hilton-cardiff-cf10-3nd-108678) [Secure 24/7 Cardiff Parking Space Near City Centre £4.50/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/secure-247-cardiff-parking-space-near-city-centre-197361) [Affordable Parking at Velindre NHS Trust, Cardiff CF14 £1.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/affordable-parking-at-velindre-nhs-trust-cardiff-c-107618) [Convenient Parking at The Harvey Jones Unit, Whitchurch £3.40/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/whitchurch-cardiff/convenient-parking-at-the-harvey-jones-unit-whitch-107383) [Convenient Parking Near Lansdowne Surgery in Cardiff £4.20/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/convenient-parking-near-lansdowne-surgery-in-cardi-106307) [Secure Stashbee Parking in Cardiff - CF10 2AF £87.00/mo 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/wls/cardiff/secure-stashbee-parking-in-cardiff-cf10-2af-103805) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A university campus building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-university-916de031.webp) A university campus building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@einfoto) / Matthis Volquardsen ## Parking at Cardiff University - Bute Building The campus sits on King Edward VII Avenue in Civic Centre, near Castle. Cardiff University provides pre-bookable pay-as-you-go visitor parking, off-peak public parking, accessible parking and pick-up and drop-off zones across campus (cardiff.ac.uk). Visitor parking information specifically covers Bute and nearby campus areas (cardiff.ac.uk). Blue Badge holders can park free at the Bute Building, provided they email their vehicle registration number to carparking@cardiff.ac.uk within 24 hours of the visit (cardiff.ac.uk). The Bute car park also has two reserved disabled parking spaces, with the side door serving as the main wheelchair-accessible entrance route (cardiff.ac.uk). ## When Demand Rises Around the Bute Building Parking pressure is greatest when university activity combines with Civic Centre visits. The university identifies off-peak public parking separately from its pre-bookable visitor parking arrangements, so the timing of a visit affects which campus option is relevant (cardiff.ac.uk). Park Place has pay-and-display parking, while North Road car park charges £8.80 for parking (AccessAble). Bute Park is open daily from 7.30am until 30 minutes before sunset, and its directions page confirms pay-and-display parking facilities (bute-park.com). Show map of Castle ## Other Car Parks Near the Civic Centre Campus Park Place is a practical public alternative to the campus car park because pay-and-display parking is available on the street beside the university area (AccessAble). AccessAble gives a typical charge of around £3.40 for two hours on Park Place, making it suited to a short appointment or brief campus visit. North Road car park provides another option near the Bute Park side of the Civic Centre, with parking charged at £8.80 (AccessAble). Bute Park itself has pay-and-display facilities and opens daily at 7.30am until 30 minutes before sunset (bute-park.com). These choices are useful for visitors who need public parking close to the university buildings rather than a university permit. ## Parksy Spaces Near Cardiff University - Bute Building The closest listed Parksy option is a parking space near Hilton Cardiff, 0.2 mi away, priced at £4.80 a day. It suits visitors needing a short walk into the Civic Centre. A secure 24/7 city-centre space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour, which is useful for staff or visitors needing flexible access. Four further priced spaces are listed 0.4 mi away: Velindre NHS Trust parking in Cardiff CF14 costs £1 a day, The Harvey Jones Unit in Whitchurch costs £3.40 a day, a space near Lansdowne Surgery costs £4.20 an hour, and secure Stashbee parking in CF10 2AF costs £87 a month. The monthly space is the most suitable for regular staff or students, while the daily options favour occasional visits. ## Rail and Walking Routes to the Bute Building Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 mi from the campus and a 13-minute walk. This makes rail a straightforward choice for students and visitors travelling into Civic Centre without needing a car. Cardiff Central railway station is also within walking range, at approximately a 15-minute walk. The Bute Building address is King Edward VII Avenue, Civic Centre, Cardiff, CF10 3NB, placing both station approaches within the central Cardiff street network. Show street view near Cardiff University - Bute Building ## Sources - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [Traveline Cymru](https://www.traveline.cymru) - [Transport for Wales](https://tfw.wales) - [Bute Building - Visitor information](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/visit/accessibility/cathays-park-campus/bute-building) - [Visitor parking](https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/visit/visitor-parking) - [7 Secure Locations within Walking Distance](https://frontrowparking.co.uk/find-us/) - [AccessAble guide: Bute Building](https://www.accessable.co.uk/cardiff-university/access-guides/bute-building) - [Directions](https://bute-park.com/directions/) \* 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 Cardiff University - Bute Building? Blue Badge holders can park free at the Bute Building if they email their vehicle registration number to carparking@cardiff.ac.uk within 24 hours of the visit. The closest listed Parksy space is 0.2 mi away near Hilton Cardiff at £4.80 a day. Park Place typically costs around £3.40 for two hours. ### Can Blue Badge Holders Park at the Bute Building? Yes. Blue Badge holders can park free at the Bute Building, provided they email their vehicle registration number to carparking@cardiff.ac.uk within 24 hours of the visit. The Bute car park also has two reserved disabled parking spaces, and the side door is the main wheelchair-accessible entrance route. ### What Public Parking Is Available Near the University Campus? Park Place has pay-and-display parking on the street beside the university area, with a typical charge of around £3.40 for two hours. North Road car park is another option near the Bute Park side of the Civic Centre and charges £8.80 for parking. Bute Park also has pay-and-display parking. ### What Is the Closest Parksy Parking Space? The closest listed Parksy option is a parking space near Hilton Cardiff, 0.2 mi away, priced at £4.80 a day. A secure 24/7 city-centre space is 0.4 mi away at £4.50 an hour. Daily options favour occasional visits, while the £87 a month space is more suitable for regular staff or students. ### Which Parksy Space Is Best for Regular Staff or Students? Secure Stashbee parking in CF10 2AF is listed 0.4 mi away at £87 a month, making it the most suitable priced Parksy space for regular staff or students. For occasional visits, the listed options include £4.80 a day near Hilton Cardiff and £1 a day at Velindre NHS Trust parking in Cardiff CF14. ### Can I Travel to the Bute Building by Train? Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.6 mi from the campus and a 13-minute walk. Cardiff Central railway station is also within walking range, at approximately a 15-minute walk. 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