Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 Parking, Beeston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3
Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is a park and ride facility in Beeston, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. At roughly 263 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Beeston
Beeston has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. 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 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 quietest?
The quietest period for Clifton Park & Ride Zone 3 is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
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.