What public transport options do I have?
How much will it cost me to park?
The charge for parking will be £10 per vehicle, per ceremony.
I am staying in the Orchard Hotel, do I still need to pay for parking?
If you are staying at the hotel you do not need to pay for parking as this is included in your stay. When you arrive on site at the university, staff will direct you to the hotel car park.
My party are arriving in separate vehicles. Am I able to book for more than one car?
Yes, a charge will apply for each car.
I'm a blue badge holder - do I need to pay to park?
No, car parking on University of Nottingham Campuses for disabled blue badge holders will be free of charge with a blue badge clearly displayed.
If you or your guests require accessible parking, our security team will direct you to a suitable parking space on the day.
I require an accessible parking space but don't have a blue badge, will I need to pay for a space?
Yes, non-blue badge holders will be required to pay for parking. Our security team will be able to direct you to a suitable parking space when you arrive on campus.
This is a digital system, operated by RingGo. Cash payments are not available, either in advance or on the day.
I have booked a parking space but no longer need it. Can I have a refund?
Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds for parking.
How will I be able to show I have pre-paid for parking?
You will receive a receipt via RingGo to your email. Our staff will be able to check your number plate against our records so you will not need to show this to anyone on the day.
Does the parking charge allow me to park anywhere on campus?
No – please follow the signs and instructions from staff on campus, who will guide you to the designated parking areas for graduation.
How long can I park for on site once I have paid?
Please arrive in plenty of time so that you can check in, get your gown and be seated in the ceremony hall at least 45 minutes before your ceremony starts. To help us manage on-site capacity and reduce waiting times for traffic leaving site, we kindly ask that you leave promptly once your celebrations on campus have finished.
Where can I park for free in Nottingham?
Nottingham operates a number of Park and Ride sites, with more information available here.
University Park Campus is well served by both buses and trams running from those sites, more information is available on our public transport page.
If you are getting the tram we would recommend getting off at University Boulevard (not University of Nottingham).
What happens if I want to extend my parking time to stay on campus longer?
Payment will cover parking for the day of your graduation ceremony. Overnight parking is not available.
If I forget to pay on the day, can I pay afterwards?
No – all parking must be either pre-booked or purchased on the day.
Can I charge my electric car on campus?
Yes, there are EV charging facilities in the main visitor car park.
There are charges to use the EV charge points and users will need to download the Mer Connect App. More information on EV charging on campus can be found here .
You still need to pay for parking whilst using the EV charging points.
If you or your guests have any questions or require additional support, please contact the graduation team.
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