Visitor Parking

Designated visitor car parking spaces (excludes Brookes staff and students) can be booked by staff, subject to availability. Alternative nearby public car parking areas may also be available, however parking in the city and at our campuses is very restricted, so we strongly advise individuals not travel by car unless absolutely necessary.

We encourage the use of the BROOKESbus services which operates between all Oxford campuses and Halls of Residences as well as calling Oxford city, train station and Thornhill and Seacourt Park and Rides.

Accessible car parking spaces can not be booked, but are offered on a first come first served basis. Council Blue Badge permits will need to be clearly displayed at all times.

See the campus maps, directions and public transport information.

Visitor parking booking process

Visitor parking is only bookable for peak hours (defined as 07.00 - 16.30, Monday to Friday). Spaces are limited and should be pre-booked at the earliest opportunity.

Bookings will need to be arranged by the member of staff / department the visitor is meeting. Staff can check availability via the Visitor Parking Booking Portal and will require the attendees email address. Amendments / cancellations can be made via the online system if required.

Once booked, a confirmation email will be sent to the visitor, which will need to be clearly displayed in the vehicle windscreen for the duration of stay.

If staff experience any issues with the online booking portal, please contact +44 (0) 1865 521125 or log the issue on the University IT Service Portal.

Parking outside of peak hours

Outside of peak hours (16:31 - 06:59, Monday to Friday, weekends and bank holidays) the University car parks are available for public use, however there are time restrictions and tariff charges depending on the duration of stay.

Off-peak parking charges are stated on tariff boards located in the applicable car parks, further information is available via the FAQs webpage.