Student car parking in University accommodation

Student car parking permits for University accommodation are extremely limited. Find out where you can park your car and how to apply for a student car parking permit.

We recommend that you don't bring a car to Bristol unless it is essential, for example because of a disability. 

If you need to bring a car, you must have successfully applied for a student car parking permit. It is important to note that student car parking and permits are extremely limited. 

Car parking facilities and permits are available in select residences in the North and West Residential Villages. There is no car parking facilities available in the East Residential Village.  

When allocating student car parking permits, priority will be given to students who:

  • are a Blue Badge holder (mobility impairment); 
  • have a disability or ill health that means they need the use of a car; 
  • have caring responsibilities that cannot be performed without a car; and 
  • have an academic placement for their course that can only be reached by car.

Student car parking permits allow entry to the residential parking areas, but they do not guarantee a car parking space 

Types of student car parking permits and costs

Listed in the table are the types of student car parking permits you can apply for, and the residences which have car parking facilities. 

Accommodation Permit type Permit dates Cost

North Residential Village

  • Badock Hall
  • Churchill Hall
  • Durdham Hall
  • Hiatt Baker Hall
  • University Hall
  • Wills Hall



Annual permit Valid from 9 September 2024 to 1 June 2025 £108.00
Spring/Summer permit Valid from 3 January 2025 to 1 June 2025 £64.80
Summer permit Valid from 28 April 2025 to 1 June 2025 £21.60
Summer Top-Up 2024 Valid from 1 June 2025 to 8 September 2025 £21.60

West Residential Village

  • Clifton Hill House
  • Goldney Hall
  • Manor Hall and Annexes



Annual permit Valid from 9 September 2024 to 1 June 2025 £196.90
Spring/Summer permit Valid from 3 January 2025 to 1 June 2025 £118.14
Summer permit Valid from 28 April 2025 to 1 June 2025 £39.38
Summer Top-Up 2024 Valid from 1 June 2025 to 8 September 2025 £39.38

If you are a Blue Badge permit holder, you will receive your permit free of charge.

The main University campus is contained within the Kingsdown Residents’ Parking Scheme area (KRPS) and the majority of on-street parking in and around the campus is subject to residential permits, meters, and time limits.

How to apply for a student parking permit 

New students moving into university accommodation for the 2024/25 academic year can apply for a student parking permit from the 20 August 2024. Applications will remain open throughout the academic year.

To apply, you need to: 

  1. Register for a Student Account from PermitSmarti. 

     

     

  2. Complete the relevant online form for the permit you are applying for. You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application, e.g a copy of your tenancy agreement or University accommodation invoice. 
  3. You will then be notified by email within 48 hours if your application has been successful. You will be asked to pay for the permit you require.
All permits issued are virtual so you do not need to display anything in your car.  

Using alternative transport options 

Sustainable travel is embedded within University culture and the University actively encourages the use of alternative methods of travel. 

A bus pass for the Bristol Unibus U1 service (term time only) is included in accommodation fees. This is only available for students living in undergraduate or mixed undergraduate-postgraduate accommodation. The bus pass is not available to students living in postgraduate-only accommodation.

This service frequently links the North Residential Village with the Clifton campus and Bristol city centre. 

Further information about the Bristol Unibus U1Service and other transport options can be found on the Buses, car parking and transport page

Contact us about parking

All enquiries regarding our residence parking permits should be emailed to residences-carparking@bristol.ac.uk

Car parking terms and conditions

All parking in our residences is subject to the Residential parking terms and conditions (PDF, 238kB) and our Residences car parking policy (PDF, 303kB)‌. 

 

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