Newbridge Park & Ride Parking, Bath
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Newbridge Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 152 of ~206 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Newbridge Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 194 of ~206 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BA1 3QH
- Capacity
- ~206 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Newbridge Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Bath Marina & Caravan Park (151m), Gulf (159m), Newbridge Meadows (160m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 44 | 65 | 74 | 74 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 39 | 61 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 39 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Newbridge Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Bath, Newbridge Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. There are around 206 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. With 206 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Newbridge Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 206 spaces, that is roughly 154 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 52 free. Quietest times: 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 Bath
There are 29 car parks across Bath, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Newbridge Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Newbridge Park & Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Bath Marina & Caravan Park, about 151 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 157 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 Newbridge Park & Ride have?
Newbridge Park & Ride in Bath has approximately 206 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Newbridge Park & Ride?
Parking at Newbridge Park & Ride is free of charge.
When is Newbridge Park & Ride busiest?
Newbridge Park & Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 152 of ~206 spaces in use.
When is Newbridge Park & Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Newbridge Park & Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 194 of ~206 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Newbridge Park & Ride?
Newbridge Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.