Free permit parking for students and staff; visitor bays available
New College Swindon Car Park is a privately managed asphalt surface lot located on New College Drive, serving students, staff, and visitors to New College Swindon. The facility offers 200 marked bays, including eight Blue Badge spaces near the main entrance and two motorcycle bays. It operates 6 am10 pm MondayFriday; free for students and staff with permit displayed; visitor bays are charged at £1.00 per hour via contactless payment at machines; closed weekends. Bright LED floodlights ensure illumination until 10 pm, and CCTV cameras cover entrance gates and pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian exits lead directly to the main college building (30 m), student cafes (50 m), and local bus stops on Aquinas Street (150 m). No EV charging is provided; nearest charging station at Evolve Retail Park Car Park (1 km). Seasonal term start and exam periods reduce capacity by 25 %; overflow parking directed to Weir Road Car Park (1.2 km) with shuttle buses. Maintenance crews clear litter weekly and repaint bay lines quarterly.