Thompson Street Parking, Barry — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Thompson Street Car Park have?"

"Thompson Street Car Park in Barry has approximately 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Thompson Street Car Park busiest?"

"Thompson Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Thompson Street Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Thompson Street Car Park?"

"Thompson Street Car Park is a town centre car park."

19 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CF63 4LG
Capacity: ~19 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Thompson Street Car Park, Barry.
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 Thompson Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Barry’s main streets, Thompson Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 19 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference.

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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Thompson Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 19 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Barry

With 8 car parks in Barry, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Thompson Street Car Park is full, Kendrick Road Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Thompson Street Car Park have?

Thompson Street Car Park in Barry has approximately 19 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Thompson Street Car Park busiest?

Thompson Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Thompson Street Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Thompson Street Car Park?

Thompson Street Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Kendrick Road Car Park 166m away Wyndham Street Car Park 393m away Court Road Multi-Storey Car Park 532m away

More car parks in Barry

Cardiff Airport Off Site Park & Ride ~146 spaces Harbour Road Car Park ~750 spaces Knap Terrace Car Park ~217 spaces Pay & Display ~34 spaces

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