🚗 Wilfred Brown Car Park – Complete Brunel University London Guide
Free campus parking at Wilfred Brown – direct access to administration & lecture facilities.
🚗 Type: Surface University Pay & Display Car Park (Zone C4)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (pay & display applies Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; free evenings, weekends & university holidays)
🌟 Rating: 4.0 / 5 (staff & visitor feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Tariff (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00): £1.00 per hour
Maximum Payable: Up to 4 h (no overnight charges)
Free Parking: Evenings (after 16:00), Saturdays, Sundays & academic breaks
Permits: Annual & term permits for staff/residents via Parking Services
Blue Badge Holders: Free at all times (badge displayed)
Payment Methods: Coins at pay machines or via RingGo app
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~60 bays (including 4 blue-badge bays) |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear white bay lining |
| Lighting | LED columns providing full evening illumination |
| Security | CCTV monitoring entry/exit; campus security patrols |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Unbarriered; clear signage to machines |
♿ Accessibility
Step-Free Access: Dropped kerbs and tactile paving to Wilfred Brown main entrance
Blue Badge Bays: 4 bays immediately adjacent to building foyer
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by directly outside entrance canopy for unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point at Uxbridge Station MSCP (10 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Cleveland Road (5 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 85 % | Staff arriving for morning meetings |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 60 % | Students between lectures |
| Weekdays 14:00–16:00 | 70 % | Afternoon seminars & admin staff |
| Evenings & Weekends | 20 % | Security & event setups |
Pro Tip: Arrive after 16:00 on weekdays for free bays closest to the main entrance.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Brown Building Entrance | 1 min | Direct access to administration & lecture halls |
| Michael Sterling Building | 2 min | Faculty offices & seminar rooms |
| Sports Centre & Library | 4 min | Gym, café & study spaces |
| Uxbridge Station & Bus Stops | 10 min | Rail & bus connections to London & Heathrow |
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfson Centre Pay & Display (D5) | 3 min | £1.00/h | 4 h | Similar tariff, closer to lecture centre |
| Uxbridge Station MSCP | 10 min | £1.50/h; £8/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Grove Lane JustPark Spaces | 5 min | From £0.90/h (pre-book) | Flexible | Guaranteed via app |
⚠️ Important Notices
Enforcement: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; PCNs issued for unpaid stays
Holiday Closures: Standard pay hours suspended during university vacation periods (check BruNet)
Maintenance: Annual line re-lining in August; temporary closures notified on campus alerts
📌 Expert Tips
Term-Time Hack: Use RingGo for contactless top-ups to avoid returning to machines.
Event Days: For large campus events, overflow parking opens at Sports Pavilion lot (Mon–Fri).
Blue Badge Holders: Clearly display badge and register with Parking Services for seamless ANPR recognition.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Installation of 6 × 7 kW EV chargers in nearby Car Park C (200 m east) under sustainability initiative.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate system across all campus lots to streamline access and enforcement.
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