On this page:
- Park and Ride
- Parking on campus
- Extenuating Circumstance permits for those with young children, caring responsibilities or a disability - eligibility criteria
- Permits for residential students
Free Parking at the Park and Ride
The Park and Ride car park is located at Angerland, Hatfield, AL10 8HS. The car park is free to use and is open from 07.00 - 22.00, Monday – Friday.
If you wish to use the shuttle bus from the Park and Ride car park to College Lane or de Havilland, you will need to purchase a bus ticket that costs £1 from the (cashless) ticket machines located by the bus shelter, or alternatively, onboard the shuttle bus. This ticket is valid for the whole day and for multiple journeys from the Park & Ride. You do not need a ticket to travel on the shuttle bus between campuses, or for your return journey to the Park & Ride.
⚠️ The shuttle bus runs during term time only.
Park & Stride: Although the Park and Ride shuttle bus won’t be running from the Park and Ride out of term time, you can still use the car park for free and walk to campus . Check out our TikTok to see the route.
Parking on campus
Unsure where you are able to park?
Student parking without an Extenuating Circumstance permit is available on the College Lane campus only in either the Multi Storey Car Park, or Car Park E (located behind the Art & Design building), however, to park, you must register for payment to park with Hozah, our parking system provider. Hozah Website
1. How do I register to park on campus?
In order to park on campus, you must register your car and payment details on our University’s Hozah website. Once you have registered, make sure you have received a confirmation email (check your spam/junk just in case). If you don’t receive a confirmation email, contact the Parking team.
Your car will now be registered at any Hozah enabled car park in the UK. You can keep track of your parking charges and details on your Hozah account.
If you haven’t registered with Hozah and park on campus, you must register by 23.59 on the day you first park on campus or you may receive a Parking Charge Notice (PCN). You can register on your smartphone, computer, or ask one of our friendly receptionists who will be able to help. You will not be charged for parking if you only plan on parking on campus for under two hours (no return within 3 hours).
2. Where can I park on campus?
Without a valid EC permit, parking is only permitted on our College Lane campus, in either the Multi Storey Car Park (located next to the FORUM) or Car Park E (behind the Art & Design building) for EC parking, please refer to the extenuating circumstances page.
3. How much is it?
Parking is free all day at the Park & Ride, and is free for the first two hours when parking on campus (no return within 3 hours), thereafter, the cost is £3 for a full day. If you are a Blue Badge holder or have an extenuating circumstances permit issued for a disability, the cost is reduced to £1 for a full day (after the first 2 hours). You must register for parking via Hozah Hozah website . Payments will be automatically deducted from your bank account. You can only pay for parking through Hozah online and the payment can be taken up to ten days after you have left the car park.
If you move to a different car park on campus, don’t worry, you’ll only be charged for one session. You can only park on de Havilland campus if you have a Blue Badge or an Extenuating Circumstances permit.
Following the initial free two-hour period, there is a no-return period of three hours (which starts at the end of the initial two hours). If you return before the three hour no-return period is up, you will need to pay for parking. If you return after more than three hours, you are eligible for another free two hours.
For example, if you come onto campus at 9.00 and leave before 11.00, you could come back to campus at any time from 14.00 (three hours later) and receive another two hours free of charge.
You will only need to pay for parking during the charge hours, which are Monday – Friday, 07.00 – 19.00. You don’t need to pay for parking on weekends, bank holidays or University closure days. Please note; there is no overnight parking permitted on campus other than students eligible for a residential parking permit.
4. What do I do if I need to change my car or payment details?
You’ll need to log in to your Hozah Account to change any details.
5. Who can I contact if I have a complaint or query?
6. Can I park my motorbike or moped on campus?
Yes, you can park your motorcycle or moped on campus. You do not need to be registered for a permit with Hozah, but you will need to register your motorcycle with parking@herts.ac.uk. You can park for free as long as you’re in a designated motorcycle bay.
Permits for those with young children, caring responsibilities or a disability
If you have a Blue Badge, you can park on either campus site. You will still be required to register with Hozah and pay for parking at a reduced rate.
If you don’t qualify for a Blue Badge, you may be able to apply for an extenuating circumstances permit and you may be able to park at both de Havilland and College Lane campus sites.
*Please note that the Extenuating Circumstances (EC) permit does not entitle you to a parking space on either campus. The EC permits gives permission to park, but there is no guarantee of availability of parking on both campuses.