Parking & Bicycle Storage

Car parking

We have 40 resident parking spaces available at Bowsden Court. We do not offer resident parking spaces at any of our other accommodation.

Parking permits are booked per term and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If you’re an undergraduate student wishing to park for the entire year, you should book a permit for terms one, two, and three. Postgraduate students who wish to park over the summer must also book for term four. You can apply for a parking permit below.

Blue Badge holders are entitled to free permits. We have a limited number of accessible parking spaces at Park View, Marris House, Kensington and Park Terraces, and Windsor Terrace. Please contact the accommodation reception directly for more information.

If you've got any questions about accommodation parking, please contact the relevant accommodation reception.

Bowsden Court

Permits for Bowsden Court are free and only valid at Bowsden Court. Permits cannot be used on campus or at any other accommodation location. Book a permit for Bowsden Court.

Temporary mobility impairments

Subject to parking bay availability, parking permits can be allocated should you require use of your car due to a temporary mobility impairment. Please contact the Customer Services team at your accommodation reception to discuss your change in circumstances. All requests will be assessed on an individual basis.

Parking agreement and conditions

Permits must be displayed in the windscreen and vehicles must be parked in a marked bay, within the designated resident parking area at the specified residence on the permit. Vehicles must not be parked in any other area as this will result in enforcement action. 

By entering and remaining on the property of the University, you agree to the conditions indicated on the parking notices displayed and are contracted to be legally bound by them. 

If you breach any of the stated conditions, you will be issued with a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) and agree to pay the Parking Charge of £60 within 28 days, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. When a Parking Charge becomes due, an application may be made to the DVLA for the registered keeper details. For payment and queries regarding a Parking Charge, the following contact information can be used: 

Parking Charge Notice payment and query line: 0330 088 9564 / 01604 625 655 
Parking Charge Notice web payments / appeals / to view notice: www.openparking.co.uk  
Postal payments and appeals: Open Parking, PO Box 1049, Northampton, NN4 4DZ

Public parking

Public parking is available Monday to Friday 17.00 to 00.00, Saturday and Sunday 06.00 to 00.00 at Marris House, Windsor Terrace, and various campus locations. Public parking bays are clearly marked by signage. Parking tariffs apply and can be paid via the Pay by Phone app. Enforcement action will be taken if public parking conditions are breached.

Bike storage

Use the online form to register to use lockable bike storage.

Residence	Lockable storage	External racks	Total spaces
Bowsden Court	50	8	58
Kensington Terrace and Park Terrace	0	30	30
Marris House	6	0	6
Park View	46	72	124
Windsor Terrace	10	0	10

Using the storage

We may occasionally need to suspend access to bike parking areas to enable maintenance access. We'll give you at least two weeks’ notice so that you can remove your bike. If you fail to do so, the bike will be removed.

The bike storage is not insured, and your standard Personal Possessions Insurance (provided as part of your accommodation contract) does not cover bikes. You are advised to use a strong lock and to take out extended insurance cover. Your bike must be removed at the end of your contract period. Due to a lack of storage space, abandoned bikes will be given to charity.

All residents and visitors may use the outside bike racks on a first come, first served basis. You do not need to request permission. If you have any questions regarding bike storage, please feel free to reach out to your accommodation reception.

Your questions answered

Can I park on campus?

There are no student parking facilities on the University main campus. There is limited resident parking available at Bowsden Court. See above for details.

Can I store my bicycle in my room?

As per the terms of your contract, you should not store your bicycle inside your room or anywhere inside our accommodation due to safety and space restrictions. It is advisable to use the designated bicycle storage facilities at your accommodation or on campus.

Can I bring more than one bike to university?

Due to high demand for bike storage, applications for storage of a second bike will only be processed if availability allows. We recommend checking with the accommodation reception in advance to ensure that there is enough space to store multiple bikes before travelling to your accommodation.