Parking at the University

Parking spaces are limited, please consider travelling by public transport, on foot, or by bicycle.

1. How to get here, whichever way you intend to travel.

2. Understand where to park your vehicle and the restrictions that apply.

3. If  visiting a student in halls/a member of staff on campus, learn how to pre-arrange parking in advance.

4. Be aware of our parking policies, regulations, penalty notices and information on keeping your vehicle secure.

Additional information can be found in the FAQs section at the bottom of this page.

   

Visit us by bike, train, bus or car

See the University's 'Visit us' page for full details.

Visit us  ❯

Door to door directions with Google maps

Just click on the relevant link below, enter your start location (town, address or postcode) and click the "Get Directions" button.

Whiteknights - main entrance  ❯
Whiteknights - Earley gate  ❯
London Road campus  ❯
Greenlands campus  ❯

Whiteknights Campus

Car Park 1A - Visitors Pay & Display

You must display a valid ticket available from the ticket machines in the car park. The machines accept credit/debit cards for payment and have the options for per hour or all day parking.

Locating Car Park 1A  ❯
Charges  ❯

Parking off site

If you decide to travel to the University and park off site, please ensure that you park legally and considerately and are aware of any parking restrictions.

  • don't park on junctions
  • don't block driveways or dropped kerbs
  • don't park in areas where there's limited space available for residents

We thank you in advance for your help and consideration. How you park your car can impact people's attitude and perception of the University and staff, students and visitors.

If you are coming by car to visit a student at halls or a staff member on campus, you must ensure that your parking is prearranged.

Arranging parking for staff visitors

Visitors - please contact the member of staff or department you are visiting and ask them to arrange a visitor's parking permit.

Staff - please complete the online visitor parking form. Note this should be done at least 24 hours in advance of the required time.

Visitor form  ❯

Arranging parking for student visitors at halls

Students living in halls can purchase parking permits for their visitors. All visitors parking in Halls car parks between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, must display a valid permit. Permits can be purchased online in advance via the link below. Please allow 24 hours for processing.

Halls visitor permit  ❯

Note: only those who are visiting a University of Reading student staying in Halls can purchase Halls visitor permits.

Once you have made the online payment: please ensure you show the receipt to your group reception team, otherwise they will be unable to issue a permit.

Parking regulations

Parking at the University is subject to the Parking Regulations. Anyone infringing the regulations is likely to incur a parking charge notice of £75.

Parking regulations  ❯

Parking charge notice - appeals

The procedure for appealing a Parking Charge Notice is outlined on the reverse of the Notice. You should in the first instance contact Total Parking Solutions.

Keeping your vehicle secure

Vehicle crime rates on campus are comparable to the rest of the Thames Valley area. You can reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into by following these simple steps:

  • Always lock your vehicle.
  • Never leave any items on display.
  • Remove all valuable items from your vehicle.
  • Remove the fascia from any radio/stereo equipment.
  • Remove all Sat Nav Equipment, including the holder.
  • Do not leave your vehicle on campus overnight.
  • Always use any security devices fitted to your car.