Sainsbury's Car Park Parking, Bicester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sainsbury's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 417 of 485 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 364 of 485 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX26 6FA
- Capacity
- 485 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Euro Car Parks Limited
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Pioneer Square
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Sainsbury's (53m), Bicester Methodist Church (115m), The Bell (129m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sainsbury’s Car Park
Sainsbury’s Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Bicester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 485 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. Euro Car Parks Limited operates this car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Sainsbury’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 485 spaces, that is roughly 412 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 73 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 Bicester
Bicester has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Sainsbury’s Car Park is busy. If Sainsbury’s Car Park is full, Chapel Street Carpark is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Sainsbury’s Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 4 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Sainsbury’s (supermarket), about 53 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 94 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 318 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 14.0 metres, which is around 4 decks — roughly 121 spaces per deck.
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 Sainsbury's Car Park have?
Sainsbury's Car Park in Bicester has 485 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sainsbury's Car Park?
Sainsbury's Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Sainsbury's Car Park busiest?
Sainsbury's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 417 of 485 spaces in use.
When is Sainsbury's Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sainsbury's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 364 of 485 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sainsbury's Car Park?
Sainsbury's Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Euro Car Parks Limited.