Visitor & Public Parking

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

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PUBLIC PARKING

For members of the public wanting to park on campus

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How do I book visitor parking?

During our ‘core hours’ (7am-5pm Monday-Friday) if you have been invited to, or are attending an event at the University of Leeds, parking needs to be pre-booked by your host.

Please contact the department you are visiting to make arrangements. Outside of these hours our Orange Zone car parks are open to the public, please see details for public parking below.

Where can visitors park?

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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:

2 to 7 April 2026
4 May 2026
25 to 26 May 2026
31 August to 1 September 2026

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

What are the parking prices for EV charging facilities?

per kWh
42p

per kWh
42p

per kWh
42p

per kWh
42p

per kWh
42p

per kWh
42p

You must download the Clenergy app, available on GooglePlay or the App Store. This should be done in advance of your visit. Follow the instructions on the charging units by scanning the Clenergy QR code when you arrive on campus. This will activate your session.

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: