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.
By train New Eltham and Falconwood (approx. 15 min walk)
TFL buses frequently run nearby.
Ample 'pay and display' parking on campus.
By campus bus 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 transport to Avery Hill
Public Buses
The following bus routes stop just outside the campus:
| Bus No. | Route | Rail Connections | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - North Greenwich Underground Station | Eltham station | Alight Bexley Rd for Mansion Site. Operates 24 hours. |
| 162 | Beckenham Junction - Bromley - Eltham Station | New Eltham and Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd for Southwood Site and Bexley Rd for Mansion |
| 286 | Sidcup (Queen Mary's Hospital) - Greenwich (outside campus) | Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd for Southwood, Bexley Rd for Mansion |
| B13 | Bexleyheath Shopping Centre - New Eltham (Fiveways) | New Eltham station | Alight Avery Hill Rd for Southwood Site |
| B15 | Eltham Horn Park - Bexleyheath Shopping Centre | Falconwood | Alight 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 bus see 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 Site (see below) | 116, B13 |
| Falconwood | Charing Cross; Waterloo East; Cannon 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 Site | 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 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 a 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 and walking to Avery Hill
Cycling
Cycle Routes
- TfL provides information on the best cycle routes.
- The ride from Greenwich takes around 30 minutes using the suggested route on Google maps.
- There are cycle paths in Avery Hill Park which can make useful short cuts avoiding busy roads.
Cycle Parking
- Southwood Site has parking for 136 bikes in 10 covered cycle shelters spread across various locations on the site and serving all the halls of residence.
- Mansion Site has parking for 44 bikes across 3 covered cycle shelters plus bike hoops outside reception.
- Sparrows Farm has parking for 6 bikes.
- 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.
Facilities for cyclists
- Southwood Site has showers on the ground floor of the David Fussey Building.
- Mansion Site has showers in the main building behind the Norbert Singer lecture theatre.
- Southwood Site has lockers in the Dome.
- Mansion Site has lockers next to the showers in the main building.
- A bicycle repair kit and pump is available to use at the Southwood Site Gatehouse.
The London Cycling Campaign are a useful source of cycling information.
Walking
Information about walking from the stations is provided on the public transport page.
- The walk between the centre of Southwood Site to Mansion Site is 0.4 miles and takes about 8 minutes. There is no access directly between the sites across the park.
- The walk between the centre of Southwood Site to Sparrows Farm is also 0.4 miles and takes about 8 minutes. You will need a Greenwich Gateway card to access the back gate adjacent to the sports pitches or call the Security Gatehouse on the number provided for an access code.
- Th route between Southwood Site and Eltham High Street is 1.3 miles taking about 25 minutes via Avery Hill Park.
Walkit.com provides more information on walking routes in London.
Driving to Avery Hill
Driving Directions
Southwood Site SE9 2UG; Mansion Site SE9 2PQ; Sparrows Farm SE9 2BT.
View map of area and road directions.
Parking
| Site | Capacity (No. of parking bays) |
|---|---|
| Southwood | 501 (incl. 18 disabled) |
| Mansion (excluding Avery Hill Park car park) | 236 (incl. 7 disabled) |
| Sparrows Farm | 62 (incl. 3 disabled) |
Charges
The car parks are pay and display 9am to 5pm. There is no charge at weekends or Bank Holidays.
To assist with travel during the COVID-19 pandemic the fee to use the car parks will be reduced to a £1 flat rate daily charge from 1 September to 23 December. We recommend you pay this using the PayByPhone app but you may instead pay the charge at the machine. Permits are available if preferred, see below.
| Charge | Duration |
|---|---|
| £1 | 2.5 hours (duration extended to 8 hours / one day) |
| £2 | 5 hours (charge suspended) |
| £3 | 8 hours (charge suspended) |
| £12 | 1 week (charge suspended) |
| £40 | 4 weeks (charge suspended) |
You can pay at the machine, in coins only (no change given), or by using the PayByPhone app quoting location code 99907 or call 0330 060 6207. Tickets are transferable between any of the Avery Hill Campus car parks. Parking Charge Notices are issued to vehicles parked in contravention of the car park terms and conditions. The terms and conditions are displayed on signage throughout the car parks.
Follow the link for a full list of parking charges at Avery Hill.
Permits
Some car park users qualify for a permit as an alternative to pay and display.
| Category | Comments |
|---|---|
| Staff (pre-paid) | Paid monthly from salary, discounts for lower emission vehicles and part time working |
| Contractor staff (pre-paid) | Paid upfront online for 12 months |
| Student Village residents | Cost of permit added to accommodation fees valid for a maximum 12 months expiring 31 August |
| Blue Badge holders | Permit issued free of charge for duration of Blue Badge subject to proof of Blue Badge |
| Other students/staff with disabilities | Permit duration variable and subject to assessment by Student Wellbeing Service / Occupational Health |
| Electric vehicles | Permit issued free of charge to fully electric vehicles |
All permits are electronic, apply here for a permit.
Visitor parking
If you are a visitor to the campus please follow the guidance above for pay and display. Alternatively guest parking can be arranged with the university host. Staff visiting from other campuses can book visitor parking using the online booking system. Note staff permits for Greenwich and Medway Campus are accepted at Avery Hill.
Alternatively scratch cards can be purchased for visitor parking by departments from the Transport department.
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 area in front of Mansion Reception is reserved for guests and disabled drivers. The main parking area is to the rear of the site. The asphalt car park adjacent to Avery Hill Park belongs to Greenwich Council and is not managed by the university.
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 driveways.
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.