Lower Parking, Bristol — Best Time to Park

Q: "When is Lower Car Park busiest?"

"Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full."

Q: "When is Lower Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Lower Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full."

Q: "What kind of car park is Lower Car Park?"

"Lower Car Park is a car park with underground parking."

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full. The best time to find a space at Lower Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full.

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Key facts

Postcode: BS1 6GE
Type: Generic
Parking: Underground

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lower Car Park, Bristol.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Lower Car Park

Located in Bristol, Lower Car Park is a underground car park open to the public. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility.

Busyness in detail

Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. 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 Bristol

Bristol has an extensive choice of parking with over 40 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Lower Car Park is full, Upper Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

When is Lower Car Park busiest?

Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full.

When is Lower Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Lower Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full.

What kind of car park is Lower Car Park?

Lower Car Park is a car park with underground parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Upper Car Park 31m away Portwall Lane Car Park 139m away Temple Quarter Car Park 260m away Temple Gate 293m away Redcliff Parade Car Park 325m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0