Parking Near Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence, Llandaff
What Parking Is Available at Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence?
A permit is required to park on the Cardiff Metropolitan University campus, and halls students must meet the university’s requirements. The halls car park offers pay-on-arrival parking on a first-come, first-served basis, with a published rate of £2 per day Monday to Friday and 50p per day Saturday and Sunday. Off-campus, The Pendine Centre is 1.2 miles away at £4.40 a day.
- Address
- 58-60 Bridge Street, Cardiff, CF5 2EN
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking at Tesco Extra Cardiff, CF14, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Fairwater railway station, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Llandaff
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Quang Vuong
Parking at Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence
Parking at Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence is controlled by Cardiff Metropolitan University. A permit is required to park on campus, with residential permits and restrictions in place for the halls (cardiffmet.ac.uk). Halls students may park only if they meet the university’s requirements (cardiffmet.ac.uk).
The campus has dedicated parking, including four designated bays, and parking charges apply except for permit and Blue Badge holders (accessable.co.uk). Saba Parking lists the halls car park for pay-on-arrival use, with bookings available only at the time of parking and spaces offered on a first-come, first-served basis (sabaparking.co.uk). A pay-and-display rate of £2 per day Monday to Friday and 50p per day Saturday and Sunday is also published for the halls car park (speedybooker.com).
Other Car Parks Near Plas Gwyn Halls
The Pendine Centre in Cardiff CF5 is one nearby alternative, with a Parksy space listed 1.2 miles away at £4.40 a day. Its distance and daily price make it a practical choice for a longer visit when campus parking is restricted.
Other listed alternatives include Tesco Extra Cardiff, CF14, where a space is 0.9 miles away at £8.80 a day, and a space in the CF11 area, 1.0 mile away at £13.13 an hour. Fields Park Road has a daily option 1.0 mile away at £12 a day, while Leckwith Stadium in Canton is 1.1 miles away at £12.50 an hour.
Parksy Spaces Close to the Halls
For students needing a full day, the Tesco Extra Cardiff space is 0.9 miles away and costs £8.80 a day. The Pendine Centre option is 1.2 miles away at £4.40 a day, making it the lowest-priced priced listing for a longer stay. A daily space on Fields Park Road is 1.0 mile away at £12.
Staff or visitors making shorter journeys can choose the driveway space at Maes Yr Annedd, 0.9 miles away at £7.94 an hour, or the CF11 area space, 1.0 mile away at £13.13 an hour. The Leckwith Stadium space is 1.1 miles away at £12.50 an hour. These off-campus options avoid the halls’ permit requirement.
Rail and Walking Routes to Plas Gwyn Halls
Fairwater railway station is the nearest station to Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence, at 0.4 miles and a 9-minute walk. The station gives visitors arriving by train a straightforward approach to the campus in Llandaff.
Danescourt railway station is approximately a 9-minute walk away, while Waun-gron Park railway station is approximately a 12-minute walk away. The three stations provide alternatives to driving for students, staff and visitors travelling to 58-60 Bridge Street, Cardiff, CF5 2EN.
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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
What Parking Is Available at Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence?
A permit is required to park on the Cardiff Metropolitan University campus, and halls students must meet the university’s requirements. The halls car park offers pay-on-arrival parking on a first-come, first-served basis, with a published rate of £2 per day Monday to Friday and 50p per day Saturday and Sunday. Off-campus, The Pendine Centre is 1.2 miles away at £4.40 a day.
Do I Need a Permit to Park at Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence?
Yes. Cardiff Metropolitan University controls campus parking, and a permit is required. Residential permits and restrictions apply for the halls, while halls students may park only if they meet the university’s requirements. Parking charges apply except for permit and Blue Badge holders.
Can I Pay to Park at the Halls Car Park?
Saba Parking lists the halls car park for pay-on-arrival use. Bookings are available only at the time of parking, and spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A published pay-and-display rate is £2 per day Monday to Friday and 50p per day Saturday and Sunday.
What Are the Cheapest Nearby Parking Options for a Full Day?
The Pendine Centre is 1.2 miles away at £4.40 a day, making it the lowest-priced listing for a longer stay. Tesco Extra Cardiff is 0.9 miles away at £8.80 a day, while Fields Park Road is 1.0 mile away at £12 a day. These off-campus options avoid the halls’ permit requirement.
Which Nearby Parking Is Best for a Shorter Visit?
Maes Yr Annedd has a driveway space 0.9 miles away at £7.94 an hour. The CF11 area space is 1.0 mile away at £13.13 an hour, and Leckwith Stadium is 1.1 miles away at £12.50 an hour. These are off-campus options, so they avoid the halls’ permit requirement.
Which Railway Station Is Closest to the Halls?
Fairwater railway station is the nearest station, at 0.4 miles and a 9-minute walk. Danescourt railway station is approximately a 9-minute walk away, while Waun-gron Park railway station is approximately a 12-minute walk away. The three stations provide alternatives to driving for students, staff and visitors.
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