Avery Hill Campus
Situated either side of Avery Hill Park in Eltham, this campus combines the grace of a Victorian mansion with modern living and teaching facilities.
New Eltham and Falconwood (approx. 15 min walk)
TFL buses frequently run nearby.
Ample 'pay and display' parking on campus.
Campus bus service between campuses.
Avery Hill Campus
Mansion Site, Bexley Road, Eltham, London SE9 2PQ
Southwood Site, Avery Hill Road, Eltham, London SE9 2UG
Public Buses
The following bus routes stop just outside the campus:
| Bus No. | Route | Rail Connections | Bus Stop No. | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - North Greenwich Underground Station | Eltham station | AE, AJ | 24 hrs from Tube to Bexley Rd |
| 162 | Beckenham Junction- Eltham Station | New Eltham and Eltham station | AC, AN, AE, AJ | via Bromley |
| 286 | Sidcup Queen Mary's Hospital - Greenwich | Eltham station | AC, AN, AE, AJ | to Greenwich Campus |
| B13 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - New Eltham (Fiveways) | New Eltham station | AB, AU | alight Avery Hill Rd for Southwood Site |
| B15 | Eltham Horn Park - Bexleyheath Shopping Centre | Falconwood | AE, AJ | to Bexley Rd for Mansion Site |
There are numerous other connecting bus services in Eltham High Street less than 5 minutes away by bus. For more info visit TfL.
University Bus
For details of our inter campus buses see the University bus service.
Trains
Train services are provided by Southeastern, refer to National Rail Enquiries for timetables.
Local stations are in Zone 4 with New Eltham on a different train line to Falconwood. New Eltham is closer to Southwood Site and Falconwood closer to Mansion Site. Key info is summarised in the table below.
| Station | Direct train links | Distance | Bus Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Eltham | Charing Cross; Waterloo East; Cannon Street; London Bridge; local stations on the Sidcup line between Lewisham and Dartford; some other less frequent services. | 15 mins walk from Southwood (see below) | 116, B13 |
| Falconwood | Charing Cross; Waterloo East; Canon Street; London Bridge; Victoria via Denmark Hill; local stations on the Bexleyheath line between Lewisham and Dartford; some other less frequent services. | 15 mins walk from Mansion | University shuttle bus or the B15 |
| Eltham | Same line as Falconwood above but with more trains stopping. | about 8 minutes by bus | 116, 132, 286 |
Walking from New Eltham station
The walk along Avery Hill Road to Southwood Site takes around 15 minutes or around 20 minutes to Mansion Site. There is however a shortcut to Southwood Site via Sparrows Farm shown in this Google map. You will need to have a university ID card to operate the rear entrance gate or call Security for an access code on the number provided.
Further Information
For help with understanding fares and tickets read our Public Transport page.
Traveline provides help with journey planning.
Cycling
If you plan to cycle to the campus TfL provides information on the best cycle routes. The ride from Greenwich takes around 30 minutes using the suggested route on Google maps.
We provide various covered cycle parking facilities on the campus. Bicycles are left at your risk. We do not accept liability, for any loss, destruction, damage or theft of cycles. We recommend you purchase a good quality 'D'-lock. Lockers and showers are provided at Mansion Site in the main building opposite the Norbert Singer Lecture Theatre. At Southwood Site there is a shower and lockers in the south entrance to Bronte Building. A bicycle repair kit and pump is available at the Southwood Site Gatehouse.
The London Cycling Campaign are a useful source of cycling information.
Walking
Falconwood Station and New Eltham Station are within easy walking distance. There is a shortcut from New Eltham station to the rear of Southwood Site via Sparrows Farm shown in this map. You will need to have a university ID card to operate the rear entrance gate to the sports field or call Security on the number provided. There is no access between Southwood Site and Mansion Site across Avery Hill Park.
Walking Routes:
- Falconwood station to Mansion Site is just short of one mile and takes 12 to 15 minutes
- New Eltham station to Southwood Site is one mile and takes 12 to 15 minutes
- Eltham High Street is less than a mile from Mansion site and takes 12 to 15 minutes
- Mansion Site to Southwood Site is under half a mile and takes less than 10 minutes
Walkit.com provides more information on walking routes in London.
Road Directions
The postcode for Southwood Site is SE9 2UG and SE9 2PQ for Mansion Site.
View map of area and road directions.
Parking
The car parks at Avery Hill Campus are pay and display Monday to Friday. Tickets cost £1 for 2.5 hours, £2 for 5 hours, and £3 for a day. The machines accept coins only and do not give change. Parking can also be purchased via the PayByPhone service (Tel. 0330 400 7275 location code 99904). Southwood Site, Mansion Site and Sparrows Farm all have their own car parks but tickets are transferable. Please note the car parks are patrolled. Parking Charge Notices are issued for non-compliance with the car park terms and conditions.
Follow the link for a list of all our car park charges at Avery Hill.
Permits
If you live in the halls, are a Blue Badge holder or have an electric car you can apply for a permit as an alternative to paying at the machine or by phone. Staff permits are available paid monthly from salary. Contractor permits are also available. All permits are registered online. There are no vehicle discs issued. Apply here for a permit.
Disabled drivers
If you are a Blue Badge holder you can apply for a free permit using the link above. Otherwise you must pay to park. You must display your badge when parked in a disabled bay. Students or staff who have temporary problems with their mobility should contact the Student Wellbeing Service or Occupational Health respectively.
Student residents
If you live in the halls and bring your car you should get a Student Village Permit. The annual fee is £150. Apply above.
Visitor parking
If you are a visitor to the campus please follow the guidance above for pay and display. Guest parking has to be arranged through the university host. Staff can book visitor parking using the online booking system. If preferred scratch cards can be purchased by departments from the Transport office. Note staff permits for Greenwich and Medway are accepted at Avery Hill.
Motorbikes and scooters
You do not need to pay to park a motorbike or scooter but you must use one of the motorcycle parking areas. These are located next to the Gatehouse and Bronte Building on Southwood Site, and at the Honeycombe Building Mansion Site.
Mansion Site parking
The main parking area is to the rear of the site. The tarmac car park adjacent to Avery Hill Park belongs to Greenwich Council and is not managed by the university. The area in front of Mansion Reception is reserved for guests and disabled drivers.
Off-campus parking
If you park off the campus please do so with consideration for our neighbours and other members of the public. Please be aware that it is illegal to park across dropped kerbs.
Car share
If you drive to campus please help the environment and register your journey with our car share scheme UNISHARE South East. You could save money and make new friends.
