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University of Suffolk Car Parks
We manage high quality car parks, where parking is simple and where customers feel welcome, safe and assured.
Notice for University of Suffolk (UoS) car park permit holders
UoS Permit Holders are able to use The University Car Park, Wharf Car Park and Athena Hall Car Park providing a valid payment has been made for parking and that your permit is clearly on display.
Permit Parking:
- Users of The University Car Park and the Wharf Car Park are required to have a University of Suffolk Car Park permit to park.
- Parking in Athena Hall Car Park with a University of Suffolk Car Park permit entitles you to park at a discounted rate Monday to Friday.
- Parking without a valid University of Suffolk permit may result in a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) being issued.
- To apply for a University of Suffolk Car Park Permit please click here. Please complete and submit the form following the instructions provided.
Roaming Between Car Parks:
If you wish to roam between Athena Hall Car Park, The University Car Park and the Wharf Car Park during one parking session, you will need to purchase your parking stay through the RingGo app.
Parking stays purchased from our pay and display machines will not be valid for roaming between these car parks.
Temporary / Alternatives Vehicles:
If you have a University of Suffolk car park permit and you are using a temporary or alternative vehicle your permit will not be valid. You will be required to contact fmhelpdesk@uos.ac.uk to advise them of your temporary vehicle. You will be required to provide them with the vehicle registration number, make and colour and the period you will be using this temporary vehicle.
The University Car Park
The University Car Park is open 24 hours a day and is free on weekends and between the 1st July and 31st August for University of Suffolk car park permit holders.
Car Park users who have a valid University of Suffolk Car Park permit are ALSO required to Purchase Parking Stay tickets, Monday to Friday from 01st September to 30th June each year instead of during term times.
Athena Hall Car Park
Athena Hall – Car Park Times 06.00 to 23:59
Users of Athena Hall Car Park will still require a valid purchased parking stay at all times including weekends and bank holidays.
Vehicles can not be released once the car park has closed. Vehicles left overnight may incur a parking charge notice.
The Wharf Car Park
The Wharf Car Park is open Monday – Sunday 06:00 to 23:59
Vehicles can not be released once the car park has closed. Vehicles left overnight may incur a parking charge notice.
Car Park users who have a valid University of Suffolk Car Park permit are ALSO required to Purchase Parking Stay tickets, Monday to Friday from 01st September to 30th June each year instead of during term times.
UoS Car Park Information
Our Car Parks
To qualify for a University of Suffolk permit, you must be a staff member or a student. Find out more and apply for a permit.
If you are a visitor to the university, then please use one of the public pay and display car parks. The closest are Athena Hall or Duke Street. More information can be found on our car parks page.
Parking without a valid University of Suffolk car park permit may result in a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) being issued.
If you wish to roam between Athena Hall, The University Car Park and The Wharf Car Park during one parking session, you will need to purchase a parking stay through the RingGo app.
Parking stays purchased from our pay and display machines will not be valid for roaming between these car parks.
Athena Hall Car Park
Athena Hall Car Park will remain closed until further notice. The nearest car park for UoS permit holders is The University Car Park.
Ballast Wharf Walk (off Wykes Bishop Street), Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DT
Total Spaces: 94 | Blue Badge Bays: 5
Opening Times: 7 days a week, 06:00 – 20:00
RingGo Code: 21852
The Wharf Car Park
The Wharf Car Park will be closed to UoS permit holders until further notice.
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
Ballast Wharf Walk (off Wykes Bishop Street), Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DT
Total Spaces: 157 | Blue Badge Bays: 8 | Cycle Bays: 26 | Motorcycle Bays: 6
Opening Times: Monday – Friday, 06:00 – 20:00
RingGo Code: 21853
The University Car Park
The University of Suffolk Car Park permit holders only
Long Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LQ
Total Spaces: 314 | Blue Badge Bays: 11
Opening Times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
RingGo Code: 21850
NO OVERNIGHT PARKING
Sir Thomas Slade Court
The University of Suffolk Car Park permit holders only
120 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JN
Permit Bays: 14 | Blue Badge Bays: 0 | Cycle Bays: 3 | Motorcycle Bays: 0
Opening Times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Waterfront Car Park
The University of Suffolk Car Park permit holders only
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ
Blue Badge Bays: 7 | Cycle Bays: 23 | Motorcycle Bays: 6 | Loading Bays: 1
Opening Times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
UoS Car Park Information Sheets
Staff & Student Information Sheet
Authorised Contractor Information Sheet
Athena Hall Car Park
Ballast Wharf Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DT
Total Spaces: 94 | Blue Badge Bays: 5
RingGo Code: 21852
From 1st February 2022
This car park is open Monday – Sunday 06:00 – 23:59 – it will be locked until 06:00 the following day. Vehicles cannot be released once the car park is closed. Vehicles left overnight may incur a parking charge notice.
Opening Times
Monday – 06:00 – 23:59
Tuesday – 06:00 – 23:59
Wednesday – 06:00 – 23:59
Thursday – 06:00 – 23:59
Friday – 06:00 – 23:59
Saturday – 06:00 – 23:59
Sunday – 06:00 – 23:59
Pay on the day
1 hour – £0.70
2 hours – £1.40
3 hours – £2.10
4 hours – £2.80
All day – £3.50
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre
Card payments
RingGo – online app payment
RingGo – phone payment
RingGo – website payment
Athena Hall Car Park Terms & Conditions
The University Car Park
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
Long Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LQ
Total Spaces: 314 | Blue Badge Bays: 11
RingGo Code: 21850.
From 1st February 2022
Parking charges apply Monday – Friday from the 1st September – 30th June.
Opening Times
Monday – 24 Hours
Tuesday – 24 Hours
Wednesday – 24 Hours
Thursday – 24 Hours
Friday – 24 Hours
Saturday – 24 Hours
Sunday – 24 Hours
Pay on the day
Day Rate – £2.00
A valid University of Suffolk car park permit is still required by all vehicles that park within the car park and must be clearly on display.
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre
Card payments
RingGo – online app payment
RingGo – phone payment
RingGo – website payment
University Car Park Terms & Conditions
Sir Thomas Slade Court
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
120 Star Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1JN
Permit Bays: 14 | Blue Badge Bays: 0 | Cycle Bays: 3 | Motorcycle Bays: 0
RingGo Code: 21855.

Opening Times
Monday – 24 Hours
Tuesday – 24 Hours
Wednesday – 24 Hours
Thursday – 24 Hours
Friday – 24 Hours
Saturday – 24 Hours
Sunday – 24 Hours
Pay on the day
Day Rate – £2.00
A valid University of Suffolk car park permit is still required by all vehicles that park within the car park and must be clearly on display.
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre
RingGo – online app payment
RingGo – phone payment
RingGo – website payment
Sir Thomas Slade Court Car Park Terms & Conditions
The Wharf Car Park
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
Orwell Quay, Ballast Wharf Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0DT
Total Spaces: 157 | Blue Badge Bays: 8 | Cycle Bays: 26 | Motorcycle Bays: 6
RingGo Code: 21853

Opening Times
Monday – Sunday
06:00 – 23:59
Pay on the day
Day Rate – £2.00
A valid University of Suffolk car park permit is still required by all vehicles that park within the car park and must be clearly on display.
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre
Card payments
RingGo – online app payment
RingGo – phone payment
RingGo – website payment
From 1st February 2022
Parking charges apply Monday – Friday from the 1st September – 30th June.
The Wharf Car Park Terms & Conditions
The Waterfront Car Park
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, 19 Neptune Quay, Ipswich IP4 1QJ
Blue Badge Bays: 7 | Cycle Bays: 23 | Motorcycle Bays: 6 | Loading Bays: 1

Opening Times
Monday – 24 Hours
Tuesday – 24 Hours
Wednesday – 24 Hours
Thursday – 24 Hours
Friday – 24 Hours
Saturday – 24 Hours
Sunday – 24 Hours
Pay on the day
Parking is free for University of Suffolk car park permit holders who also display a valid Blue Badge. A valid University of Suffolk car park permit must be clearly on display.
Motorcycle parking is free for University of Suffolk car park permit holders in the designated motorcycle parking bays. Motorcycles are required to register for a valid University of Suffolk car park permit. However, this does not have to be displayed.
Enforcement hours Monday – Friday 06:00am – 06:00pm
No maximum stay.
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre.
The Waterfront Car Park Terms & Conditions
University Avenue Car Park
University of Suffolk car park permit holders only
University Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0FR
Permit Bays: 0 | Blue Badge Bays: 4 | Cycle Bays: 0 | Motorcycle Bays: 0

Opening Times
Monday – 24 Hours
Tuesday – 24 Hours
Wednesday – 24 Hours
Thursday – 24 Hours
Friday – 24 Hours
Saturday – 24 Hours
Sunday – 24 Hours
Pay on the day
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders who display a valid Blue Badge.
Maximum stay of 3 hours.
Car Park Features
24-hour contact centre.
University Avenue Car Park Terms & Conditions
University of Suffolk free parking
Vehicles that have an active University of Suffolk car park permit can park at both The University and Wharf car park at no cost at the weekend and on all days between the 1st July and the 31st August.
Users of Athena Hall Car Park will require a valid purchased parking stay at all times.
Bank Holidays that fall within these dates will require a purchased parking stay.
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