Clarach Bay South Parking, Aberystwyth

Q: "How many parking spaces does Clarach Bay South have?"

"Clarach Bay South in Aberystwyth has approximately 25 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Clarach Bay South?"

"Parking at Clarach Bay South is free of charge."

Q: "When is Clarach Bay South busiest?"

"Clarach Bay South tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Clarach Bay South quietest?"

"The quietest period for Clarach Bay South is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Clarach Bay South?"

"Clarach Bay South is a car park with surface parking, operated by Ceredigion County Council."

25 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: SY23 3DL
Capacity: ~25 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Ceredigion County Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Clarach Bay South, Aberystwyth.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Clarach Bay South

Clarach Bay South offers general parking in Aberystwyth for visitors and locals. 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

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 14 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Clarach Bay South have?

Clarach Bay South in Aberystwyth has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Clarach Bay South quietest?

The quietest period for Clarach Bay South is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Clarach Bay South?

Clarach Bay South is a car park with surface parking, operated by Ceredigion County Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0