Free permit-holder parking near central campus facilities
Situated off University Road near the central campus, this tarmac car park offers 100 spaces, including eight disabled bays located adjacent to the main pedestrian walkway. Barrier entry is active MondayFriday (6am8pm) via swipe-card access for staff and students; outside these hours it remains locked. Parking is free for university permit holders; no payment facilities are provided. LED floodlights ensure safe arrival during evening events at the Students Union, and 24-hour CCTV monitors vehicle access. Pedestrian routes lead directly to the Pilkington Library and core academic buildings within a two-minute walk. Grounds maintenance includes weekly sweeping, quarterly line repainting, and seasonal pothole repairs by the estates department.