Temple Gate Parking, Bristol — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Temple Gate have?"

"Temple Gate in Bristol has approximately 425 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Temple Gate busiest?"

"Temple Gate tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm."

Q: "When is Temple Gate quietest?"

"The quietest period for Temple Gate is typically Sundays."

Q: "What kind of car park is Temple Gate?"

"Temple Gate is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking."

425 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode: BS1 6PL
Capacity: ~425 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Temple Gate, Bristol.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Temple Gate

Temple Gate is located close to Bristol railway station, making it a go-to option for rail commuters and travellers. At approximately 425 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements.

When to Visit

This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Temple Gate is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 425 spaces, that is roughly 340 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 85 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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 Temple Gate full, Temple Quarter Car Park (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 Temple Gate have?

Temple Gate in Bristol has approximately 425 parking spaces.

When is Temple Gate busiest?

Temple Gate tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Temple Gate quietest?

The quietest period for Temple Gate is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Temple Gate?

Temple Gate is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Temple Quarter Car Park 171m away Bristol Temple Meads Short Stay 226m away Bristol Temple Meads Premier Long Stay 246m away Bristol Temple Meads Standard Long Stay 252m away Lower Car Park 293m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0