๐ Wilfred Brown Car Park โ Complete Brunel University London Guide
Free campus parking at Wilfred Brown โ direct access to administration & lecture facilities.
๐ Type: Surface University Pay & Display Car Park (Zone C4)
๐ Open: 24 hours daily (pay & display applies MonโFri 08:00โ16:00; free evenings, weekends & university holidays)
๐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (staff & visitor feedback)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariff (MonโFri 08:00โ16:00): ยฃ1.00 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
๐ 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 |
โฟ 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
๐ EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 ร 7 kW Pod Point at Uxbridge Station MSCP (10 min walk)
2 ร 22 kW Ubitricity lampposts on Cleveland Road (5 min walk)
๐ Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 85 % | Staff arriving for morning meetings |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 60 % | Students between lectures |
| Weekdays 14:00โ16:00 | 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.
๐ถ 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, cafรฉ & study spaces |
| Uxbridge Station & Bus Stops | 10 min | Rail & bus connections to London & Heathrow |
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfson Centre Pay & Display (D5) | 3 min | ยฃ1.00/h | 4 h | Similar tariff, closer to lecture centre |
| Uxbridge Station MSCP | 10 min | ยฃ1.50/h; ยฃ8/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging & CCTV |
| Grove Lane JustPark Spaces | 5 min | From ยฃ0.90/h (pre-book) | Flexible | Guaranteed via app |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices
Enforcement: MonโFri 08:00โ16:00; 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
๐ 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 (MonโFri).
Blue Badge Holders: Clearly display badge and register with Parking Services for seamless ANPR recognition.
๐ฎ Future Developments
2025: Installation of 6 ร 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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