The Galleries Parking, Bristol — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Galleries have?"

"The Galleries in Bristol has approximately 516 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at The Galleries?"

"The Galleries is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Galleries busiest?"

"The Galleries tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Galleries quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is The Galleries?"

"The Galleries is a car park with multi-storey parking."

516 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 3XD
Capacity: ~516 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Galleries, 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 The Galleries

The Galleries is a multi-storey car park in Bristol, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 516 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

The Galleries is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 516 spaces, that is roughly 310 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 206 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 40 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If The Galleries is full, Mall Galleries is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Galleries have?

The Galleries in Bristol has approximately 516 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at The Galleries?

The Galleries is a paid car park.

When is The Galleries busiest?

The Galleries tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Galleries quietest?

The quietest period for The Galleries is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is The Galleries?

The Galleries is a car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Mall Galleries 20m away Nelson Street 183m away Rupert Street NCP 326m away Broadmead Car Park 335m away St James Barton Car Park 406m away

More car parks in Bristol

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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