Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 Parking, Beeston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 187 of ~263 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 247 of ~263 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NG11 2AB
- Capacity
- ~263 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3
As a park and ride in Beeston, Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With approximately 263 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 263 spaces, that is roughly 184 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 79 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 Beeston
With 24 car parks in Beeston, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Clifton Park & Ride Zone 2, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 have?
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 in Beeston has approximately 263 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3?
Parking at Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is free of charge.
When is Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 busiest?
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 187 of ~263 spaces in use.
When is Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 247 of ~263 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3?
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is a park and ride car park with surface parking.