Northgate Parking, Bridgwater
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 146 of 170 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Northgate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 128 of 170 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TA6 3HR
- Capacity
- 170 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- West Quay Close
- Other car parks within 500m
- 9
Nearby landmarks: Chandos Glass Cone (89m), Aldi (150m), Halfords Autocentre (180m)
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 Northgate
As a town centre car park in Bridgwater, Northgate is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 170 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid 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. With 170 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 170 spaces, that is roughly 144 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Bridgwater
With 6 car parks in Bridgwater, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Northgate Yard Car Park, around 400m from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Northgate
Within a 500-metre walk there are 23 shops, 15 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Chandos Glass Cone, about 89 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 171 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 9 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 175 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 Northgate have?
Northgate in Bridgwater has 170 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Northgate?
Northgate is a paid car park.
When is Northgate busiest?
Northgate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 146 of 170 spaces in use.
When is Northgate quietest?
The best time to find a space at Northgate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 128 of 170 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Northgate?
Northgate is a town centre car park with surface parking.