Parking Near Swansea College, Wales
Where Can I Park for Swansea College?
Visitors can use the published campus rates of £2 for 4 hours from the time of payment or £3.50 for 24 hours, with cashless payment handled through Swansea University’s Total Parking service. Nearby Parksy options include spaces 0.2 miles away from £3.50 a day, while Swansea railway station is 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk.
- Address
- Mansel Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, SA1 5TZ
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Parking at Llwyn Brwydrau Surgery, Llansamlet, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Swansea railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Parking Near Swansea
A college campus building Photo: Pexels / david hou
Parking at Swansea College on Mansel Street
For a visit to Swansea College, the published campus parking information gives visitors two cashless rates: £2 for 4 hours from the time of payment, or £3.50 for 24 hours (swansea.ac.uk). Swansea University’s Total Parking service handles mobile payment and permit management, with no account required to pay by phone (swansea.totalpark.uk).
Student access is more restricted than visitor parking. Swansea University states that students cannot park at Bay Campus, Bay Studios or Singleton Park Campus during the core hours of 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (swansea.ac.uk). The college address is Mansel Street, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, SA1 5TZ, so visitors should distinguish the college location from Swansea University’s separately described campuses when choosing a permit or payment option.
Busy Periods Around the Swansea Campus
Weekday daytime demand is the key pressure point in the wider university parking network, because student parking restrictions apply from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Bay Campus, Bay Studios and Singleton Park Campus (swansea.ac.uk). Those core hours are especially relevant for drivers planning a daytime visit rather than an evening appointment.
Parking demand can also rise when campus activity brings additional visitors, including open days and other organised events.
Parksy Spaces Close to Swansea College
Parksy lists six nearby spaces within 0.2 to 0.3 miles of the campus. The closest priced choices are a driveway at Llwyn Brwydrau Surgery, Llansamlet, 0.2 miles away at £4.30 a day, a space at Llwyneryr Hospital, Swansea, 0.2 miles away at £4.30 an hour, and a space near Marriott Swansea with 24/7 access, 0.2 miles away at £3.50 a day.
For shorter visits, a space near Swansea Clinic of Natural Medicine is 0.3 miles away at £3.70 an hour, while Brunswick Health Centre, Swansea, is 0.3 miles away at £3.60 an hour. The Grove Medical Centre in Uplands offers a 0.3-mile option at £3.70 a day. Daily spaces suit students or staff leaving a car for longer periods, while hourly spaces are practical for visitors with a defined appointment.
Other Car Parks Around Mansel Street
Drivers looking beyond the campus can use Swansea’s wider paid parking network, including shopping-centre and council-operated car parks. The campus visitor page publishes £2 for 4 hours from payment and £3.50 for 24 hours, with weekday daytime exclusion wording for 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday (swansea.ac.uk). That makes the published campus tariff more useful for visits outside the excluded weekday period than for a standard weekday daytime stay.
UWTSD’s Swansea parking allocation document records availability of 36 spaces and directs enquiries to parking@uwtsd.ac.uk (uwtsd.ac.uk). The allocation is separate from the college’s visitor arrangements, so it should be treated as an institutional parking option rather than a public shopping-centre or council car park. Swansea’s city-centre facilities serve shoppers, staff and visitors, while the Parksy spaces provide alternatives closer to the campus area.
Walking From Swansea Railway Station
Swansea railway station is the nearest station to Swansea College, at 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk. Rail is therefore a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car into Mount Pleasant.
The station connection is particularly useful for a scheduled visit, because the walk has a stated duration rather than requiring a search for a vacant space on arrival. Drivers meeting someone at the campus can also use the station as a clear landmark when planning the final approach to Mansel Street.
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 Swansea College?
Visitors can use the published campus rates of £2 for 4 hours from the time of payment or £3.50 for 24 hours, with cashless payment handled through Swansea University’s Total Parking service. Nearby Parksy options include spaces 0.2 miles away from £3.50 a day, while Swansea railway station is 0.5 miles away and a 10-minute walk.
How Much Does Visitor Parking at Swansea College Cost?
The published visitor parking rates are £2 for 4 hours from the time of payment, or £3.50 for 24 hours. Payment is cashless and handled through Swansea University’s Total Parking service, with no account required to pay by phone. These rates are the campus visitor tariff for the college location on Mansel Street.
When Is Parking Busiest Around the Campus?
Weekday daytime is the main pressure point in the wider university parking network. Student parking restrictions apply from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday at Bay Campus, Bay Studios and Singleton Park Campus. Demand can also rise during open days and other organised events, so scheduled daytime visits may need extra planning.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Spaces Are Available?
Parksy lists six nearby spaces within 0.2 to 0.3 miles. Daily spaces suit longer stays, while hourly spaces work for defined appointments.
Are There Other Parking Options Around Mansel Street?
Drivers can look beyond the campus to Swansea’s wider paid parking network, including shopping-centre and council-operated car parks. UWTSD’s Swansea parking allocation document records availability of 36 spaces and gives parking@uwtsd.ac.uk for enquiries. This is a separate institutional option from the college’s visitor arrangements.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Swansea railway station is 0.5 miles from Swansea College and a 10-minute walk, making rail a practical alternative for students, staff and visitors who do not need to bring a car into Mount Pleasant. The station can also serve as a clear landmark when planning the final approach to Mansel Street.
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