Where to find us

Directions to William Parker Sports College

Approach Hastings from the M25 and London/Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells down the A21. From Battle or Heathfield travel on the A2100. The A259 comes from Bexhill, Eastbourne and Brighton in the west and Rye and Dover to the east.

Main roads into Hastings

Directions by road

Approaching William Parker on the A21 from the north

From Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, London and the M25 - Follow the A21 south. On the outskirts of Hastings the road climbs and, just after passing the A28 to the left, the road goes under a bridge and reaches maximum altitude. Continue along the A21 mostly downhill, passing Sainsbury's on the right and continue over two mini roundabouts and on to a larger roundabout. Take the road to the left, St Helen's Road, signposted A2101 and 'Phoenix Arts Centre/H&B Rugby Club'. Still going downhill and curving right, take the second left, Parkstone Road.

From Bexhill, Eastbourne, Lewes, Brighton and the A27 - Follow the A259 east from Bexhill. Go over the roundabout at the shopping area, Glyne Gap. At the first junction with traffic lights go left, signposted 'Conquest Hospital'. This will take you near Filsham Valley and Grove schools. Go left at the roundabout into Queensway. Follow this road mainly uphill and veering right until reaching a T junction. Go right along The Ridge towards and then past the Conquest Hospital. As you reach the hospital there is a roundabout with the hospital to the right and Maplehurst School to the left. Go straight over the roundabout and turn right in approx 100 metres, Hillside Road. Towards the end of Hillside Road is Parkstone Road to the right.

From Winchelsea, Rye, Folkestone - Follow the A259 west from Winchelsea. Go past Hillcrest school and turn sharp right at the traffic lights to go along the Ridge. Continue along the Ridge, towards the Conquest Hospital, about 1500 metres until Grange Road on the left (about 300 metres before the hospital). At the end of Grange Road turn right then immediately left into Parkstone Road.

In St. Helen's Road

From Hailsham, Heathfield, Battle - Follow the A2101 south from Battle. On the outskirts of Hastings there is a mini roundabout. Take the left, along The Ridge, towards the Conquest Hospital. As you reach the hospital there is a roundabout with the hospital to the right and Maplehurst School to the left. Go straight over the roundabout and turn right in approx 100 metres, Hillside Road. Towards the end of Hillside Road is Parkstone Road to the right.

Access and Parking

map showing roads around the college, access to College and parking areas

Access points and parking areas

William Parker Sports College has two entrances and there are six parking areas on the college site. Some areas are only for parking at certain times.
A = Main car park at Parkstone Road site
B = Main car park at Park Avenue site (around the roundabout)
C = Rear car park at Park Avenue (by the garage)
D = Rugby Club (not normally for use by school staff or visitors)
E = Out of school hours car park - Rugby Club
F = Out of school hours car park - Athletics Arena & Phoenix
G = Overflow car park for visitors