Car parking
Parking at the University of Huddersfield
Welcome to the University of Huddersfield. If you’re visiting our campus, this page explains where you can park, when public parking is available, how much it costs, how to pay, and what your alternatives are if University car parks are full.
If you are a member of staff, please visit the Staff Car Parking Portal for information about permits and visitor bays.
During weekdays before 6:00 pm, our University car parks are reserved for staff and permit holders only (except Southgate).
Public parking is available:
- Monday to Friday: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am
- Weekends: All day
- Southgate: Our Southgate car park is open to the public at all times
Good to know: All University car parks are open on Public Holidays and parking is free of charge.
Follow this simple flow chart for guidance on how and where to park.
Are you visiting Mon–Fri, before 6:00 pm?
➜ Yes → You can park in available public parking bays in our Southgate car park, but our other car parks are reserved for staff and permit holders only during this time.
➜ No → Go to next step.
Is it after 6:00 pm (Mon–Fri), or a weekend?
➜ Yes → Visitors can pay to use University car parks (pay via the RingGo app). Accessible bays available (charges still apply).
➜ No → You can park in our Southgate car park, but our other car parks are reserved for staff and permit holders only.
Are the University car parks full?
➜ Yes → Please look to use alternative parking nearby.
➜ No → Park, pay, and enjoy your visit!
Top tips for visitors
- Arrive early for busy events to allow extra time to find a car parking space.
- Use our What3Words to find exact car park entrances.
- Consider public transport — Huddersfield station is a 10-minute walk from campus, and there are many bus stops nearby.
How to pay for your parking
All our University car parks are cashless, and use the RingGo app. You can follow the below steps to pay for your parking.
- Download the RingGo app (Apple Store or Google Play)
- Look for the RingGo code: each car park has signs showing its RingGo code
- Choose your tariff, and pay via the app
Blue Badge holders may use designated bays but must still pay the standard tariffs via the app.
Alternative parking nearby
If our University car parks are full, there are many other car parks available in Huddersfield town centre, all within 5–15 minutes’ walk of campus.
These car parks are not managed by the University. Please check charges, opening times, and parking conditions directly with the relevant operator.
