Getting here is easy
By Bike
Cycling is a relatively cheap form of transport, it helps to keep you fit and healthy and is emission free – making it good for everyone!
Norwich has seven colour-coded cycle routes known as pedalways. These key routes – totalling 58 miles – have been colour coded on a Norwich Cycle Map and corresponding stickers have been placed along the routes to help cyclists find their way.
We have 62 bike racks outside the Sportspark entrance for customer use.
By Car
From London take the M11/A11; just outside Norwich take the A47 (Southern Bypass) in the direction of Swaffham; the University is signposted off at the next exit.
If you are driving from the North or the Midlands, you can use the A47 via King’s Lynn, or the new A14 as far as Newmarket and then take the A11 to Norwich.
UEA is situated on the outskirts of Norwich, around two and a half miles west of the city centre, just off the Earlham Road (B1108) which is one of the main roads out of the city. Have a look at our parking section to see what to do when you arrive.
Our postcode for satnavs is NR4 7TJ.
By Bus
Buses run regularly from nearby Castle Meadow and St Stephen’s Street in the city centre to the University campus. Bus routes 22, 25 and 26 run from the centre of Norwich to the Sportspark.
Take a closer look at the Norwich Park & Ride and see how our simple network of services can work for you. The Park & Ride which serves the UEA Campus is the Costessey Park & Ride, Long Lane, Norwich, NR9 3LX. To view all routes visit the Park & Ride website.
By Train
Norwich is less than two hours from London by train and there is an InterCity link with the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland via Peterborough. Trains run from London Liverpool Street approximately every 30mins.
The easiest way to reach UEA from the station is by taxi which takes approximately 15 minutes. There are regular buses direct to the University from just outside the station on nearby Thorpe Road, and a bus runs straight from the bus station to the University.
By Air
Norwich Airport has regular flights to and from Aberdeen, Bristol, Exeter, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Manchester and Paris, and international connections to 200 cities worldwide through regular direct flights to and from Schipol Airport in Amsterdam.
The easiest way to reach UEA from the airport is by taxi.
Parking
Customers are allowed up to 4 hours free parking whilst taking part in their Sportspark activity. Please note that there is a charge of £5 for every hour or part thereof, once the 4 hour free period has been exceeded.
All car park users are required to take a ticket from the barrier on arrival and will need to validate this ticket at reception either on arrival or at the time of departure. From 19.7.21 Public adult Sportscard holders (at Green card or above) may utilise the pay on foot machines in order to validate tickets. All other users must visit the Reception desk and will be required to provide proof of Sportspark activity in order to have their ticket validated.
Please note that UEA Students and UEA Staff are not allowed to park in the Sportspark car park at any time – even if you are using Sportspark facilities. For more information please view our Car Parking Policy.
Sportspark car park is located on the left hand side as you enter University Drive from Earlham Road. Blue badge spaces are available.
Sportspark
University of East Anglia
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 7TJ
