Visitor and Public Car Parking
Important information for drivers wanting to park at the University
UNIVERSITY VISITORS
If you are planning to visit the University of Leeds
PUBLIC PARKING
For members of the public wanting to park on campus
How do I book visitor parking?
If you have been invited to, or are attending an event at the University of Leeds during the core parking hours your parking must be pre-booked. Please contact the department you are visiting to make arrangements.
For additional information, see our Visitor Parking Help Guide.
View the full car parking Terms and Conditions and Car Parking Policy.
For more information on staff permits please see our FAQs section.
Where can visitors park?
PUBLIC PARKING
Parking is available to the public in the Orange Zone on weekday evenings (5pm – 7am) and all day on weekends, bank holidays and dates when the University is closed.
Please note, university closure dates are as follows:
- 17 to 22 April 2025
- 5 May 2025
- 26 to 27 May 2025
- 25 to 26 August 2025
Please do not pay on arrival. Payment for parking should be made before exit at any of the cashless pay machines.
Automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) is in operation in this car park. Payment for parking is required as per the tariff displayed within the car parks. These tariffs also apply to Blue Badge holders.
What are the parking prices?
- Up to 2 hours
- £2
- Up to 3 hours
- £3
- Up to 4 hours
- £4
- Up to 5 hours
- £5
- Up to 6 hours
- £6
- Up to 12 hours
- £7
- Up to 24 hours (Weekends only)
- £12
* Only available during Public Parking hours
Keep your vehicle secure
Whilst the University of Leeds endeavours to protect vehicles from theft, the University does not accept any liability for theft of or damage to a vehicle. To reduce the risk of your vehicle being broke into/damaged, read the following advice:
- Always lock your vehicle.
- Do not leave any items on display.
- Remove all valuable items from your vehicle.
- Remove all navigation equipment such as a SatNav, including the holder.
- Do not leave your vehicle on campus overnight.
See our full parking Terms and Conditions here.
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