Clarach Bay South Parking, Aberystwyth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Clarach Bay South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 17 of 25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Clarach Bay South is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 18 of 25 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SY23 3DL
- Capacity
- 25 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Ceredigion County Council
- Nearest road
- Hillside Estate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Clarach Beach (134m), Aber Bay Leisure Centre (311m), Aber Bay Holiday Park (431m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Clarach Bay South
Visitors to leisure facilities in Aberystwyth will find parking at Clarach Bay South, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At roughly 25 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Ceredigion County Council.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Clarach Bay South is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Aberystwyth
There are 8 car parks across Aberystwyth, so you have options if your first choice is full.
What’s near Clarach Bay South
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Clarach Beach, about 134 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 29 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Clarach Bay South have?
Clarach Bay South in Aberystwyth has 25 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Clarach Bay South?
Parking at Clarach Bay South is free of charge.
When is Clarach Bay South busiest?
Clarach Bay South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 17 of 25 spaces in use.
When is Clarach Bay South quietest?
The best time to find a space at Clarach Bay South is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 18 of 25 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Clarach Bay South?
Clarach Bay South is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Ceredigion County Council.