Nelson Street Parking, Bristol
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BS1 3DB
- Capacity
- ~121 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 33 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 62 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 52 | 52 | 62 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 14 | 33 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 62 | 52 | 43 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 43 | 57 | 62 | 57 | 48 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Nelson Street
Nelson Street is a supermarket car park in Bristol, primarily intended for customers doing their shopping. There are around 121 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. With 121 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Nelson Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 121 spaces, that is roughly 103 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Bristol
With more than 40 car parks in Bristol, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Nelson Street full, Rupert Street NCP (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Nelson Street have?
Nelson Street in Bristol has approximately 121 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Nelson Street?
Nelson Street is a paid car park.
When is Nelson Street busiest?
Nelson Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.
When is Nelson Street quietest?
The quietest period for Nelson Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Nelson Street?
Nelson Street is a supermarket car park with multi-storey parking.