🚗 Campus Car Park 7 – Frenchay Campus, Stoke Gifford Parking Guide
ANPR-controlled permit parking at Car Park 7, UWE Frenchay – secure staff & student bays, straightforward annual permits & direct access to campus facilities.
🚗 Type: Permit-only ANPR Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 08:30–17:00, Monday–Friday (closed weekends & University holidays)
🌟 Rating: N/A (restricted-access facility; valued by permit holders for proximity and reliability)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Annual Staff Permit: £267 (valid Car Parks 1–7; unlimited entry/exit during core hours)
Annual Student Permit: £119 (term-time only; Car Parks 1 & 20; Car Park 7 reserved for staff)
Visitor Parking: Not available in Car Park 7; guests must be pre-booked into the Visitor Car Park via host.
Permit Validation: ANPR entry/exit—no pay machines. Permits issued electronically via MyUWE portal.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~150 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac with painted bay markings |
| Lighting | Standard campus street lights |
| Security | ANPR monitoring; campus security patrols during hours |
| Height Limit | None (standard vehicles & small vans) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue-Badge Holders: May register badge as permit substitute; display badge and register in portal.
Drop-Off: Short-term loading/unloading tolerated by barrier with host’s ANPR override.
Pedestrian Routes: Direct footpaths to Main Reception, Library and U block.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None in Car Park 7.
Nearest Chargers:
Car Park 1 (4×7 kW) – 3-minute walk
Car Park 20 (2×22 kW) – 5-minute walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:30–09:30 | ~100 % | Staff arriving early |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | ~60 % | Mid-day shifts |
| Weekdays 16:00–17:00 | ~80 % | Staff finishing work |
Pro Tip: If Car Park 7 is full, staff with valid permits may use Car Park 5 (northern entrance) and walk across campus.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Main Reception & U Block | 2 min | Central administrative services |
| Library & Learning Commons | 4 min | Study spaces & café |
| B-Block Lecture Theatres | 3 min | Teaching facilities |
| Frenchay Campus Bus Hub | 5 min | Frequent local bus connections |
| University Sports Centre | 6 min | Gym, pool & courts |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
On-Campus
Café Central: Main Concourse (5 min)
ATM & Postbox: Main Reception (2 min)
Bookshop & Stationery: Library Foyer (4 min)
Off-Campus (Stoke Gifford)
Tesco Express: Parkway Avenue (10 min walk)
Pharmacy: The Mall, Little Stoke (12 min walk)
Pub & Café: The Graduate (8 min walk)
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Type | Permit/Casual | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Park 5 (Western Gate) | 0.2 mi | Permit-only | Same permit | Additional capacity |
| Visitor Car Park (North Gate) | 0.3 mi | ANPR visitor booking | Pre-book only | Pay-per-visit access |
| Stoke Gifford Road Laybys | 0.4 mi | On-street free bays | None | Free (limited, first-come) |
| Frenchay Retail Park | 0.6 mi | Pay & Display | £1.20/hr | Public EV chargers & shops |
⚠️ Important Notices
Non-Permit Vehicles: Entry/exit logged—unauthorised vehicles will incur fines.
Operational Hours: Barrier closed outside 08:30–17:00; vehicles may be locked in if outside hours.
Seasonal Closures: Occasional closures during major University events—check campus notices.
📌 Expert Tips
Permit Swap: Staff working term-time only can opt for discounted off-peak permits (12:00–17:00).
EV Routing: Book a bay in Car Park 1 via portal on days you need charging.
Weekend Needs: If you require weekend access, arrange a visitor booking via your department.
🔮 Future Developments
2025 Q4: Campus-wide rollout of solar-powered ANPR units for improved reliability.
2026: Proposal to convert 20 bays in Car Park 7 to combined EV/standard bays.
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