Abbey Close Parking, Abingdon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Abbey Close Car Park have?"

"Abbey Close Car Park in Abingdon has approximately 108 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Abbey Close Car Park?"

"Abbey Close Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Abbey Close Car Park busiest?"

"Abbey Close Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Abbey Close Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Abbey Close Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Abbey Close Car Park?"

"Abbey Close Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Vale of White Horse District Council."

108 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: OX14 3JD
Capacity: ~108 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Vale of White Horse District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Abbey Close Car Park, Abingdon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Abbey Close Car Park

As a town centre car park in Abingdon, Abbey Close Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 108 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Vale of White Horse District Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Abbey Close Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 108 spaces, that is roughly 97 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 Abingdon

Abingdon has a good range of parking with 12 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Cattle Market Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Abbey Close Car Park have?

Abbey Close Car Park in Abingdon has approximately 108 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Abbey Close Car Park?

Abbey Close Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Abbey Close Car Park busiest?

Abbey Close Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Abbey Close Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Abbey Close Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Abbey Close Car Park?

Abbey Close Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Vale of White Horse District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Cattle Market Car Park 140m away Civic Car Park 216m away Audlett Drive Car Park 267m away Hales Meadow Car Park 359m away Rye Farm Car Park 383m away

More car parks in Abingdon

Coxeter Carpark ~42 spaces Culham Lock Car Park ~114 spaces Prince of Wales (PH) carpark ~23 spaces Rye Farm Commercial Car Park ~79 spaces The Charter ~257 spaces West St Helen Car Park ~122 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Abingdon →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0