The Main Car Park Edge Hill University

If you're heading to Edge Hill University, this is where you'll likely end up parking. Officially it's called "The Main Car Park", and it's the main one for staff and visitors. It's up in Ormskirk, so not right in Southport itself, but handy if you're visiting the uni.

Now, it's not always easy to get a space. It’s a big car park, but it gets busy, especially during term time. They do have visitor spaces, but it's always a gamble, so I'd recommend giving the university a ring beforehand to check what the parking situation is like if you're visiting for something specific. The Google reviews are pretty solid, 4.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews, so people seem generally happy enough with it.

It's open 24/7, which is handy. It's a standard car park, nothing fancy, but it does the job. It's well-lit and feels safe enough. It’s not free, but the rates are pretty standard for a university car park.

Just a heads up, it can get pretty full during the week, particularly around lecture times. Might be worth factoring in some extra time to circle around looking for a spot, or consider public transport if that's an option for you.