Portwall Lane Parking, Bristol — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Portwall Lane Car Park have?"

"Portwall Lane Car Park in Bristol has approximately 124 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Portwall Lane Car Park?"

"Portwall Lane Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Portwall Lane Car Park busiest?"

"Portwall Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Portwall Lane Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Portwall Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

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

"Portwall Lane Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Bristol City Council."

124 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: BS1 6NB
Capacity: ~124 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Bristol City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Portwall Lane 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 Portwall Lane Car Park

Portwall Lane Car Park provides parking in Bristol, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 124 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Bristol City Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 124 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Portwall Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 124 spaces, that is roughly 74 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 50 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

Bristol offers over 40 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Lower Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Portwall Lane Car Park have?

Portwall Lane Car Park in Bristol has approximately 124 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Portwall Lane Car Park?

Portwall Lane Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Portwall Lane Car Park busiest?

Portwall Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Portwall Lane Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Portwall Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Portwall Lane Car Park?

Portwall Lane Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Bristol City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Lower Car Park 139m away Upper Car Park 146m away Redcliff Parade Car Park 186m away The Grove Car Park 363m away Temple Gate 370m 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