Car Park 1, Cambridge Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park 1, Cambridge is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 199 of ~349 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park 1, Cambridge is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 265 of ~349 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CB2 0XX
- Capacity
- ~349 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Nearest road
- Hills Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-00:00
Nearby landmarks: The Quarter (173m), M&S Simply Food (189m), Frank Lee Leisure and Fitness Centre (208m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park 1, Cambridge
Car Park 1, Cambridge offers general parking in Cambridge for visitors and locals. With around 349 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Car Park 1, Cambridge is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 349 spaces, that is roughly 192 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 157 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 Cambridge
With 25 car parks in Cambridge, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is car park S, around 300m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park 1, Cambridge
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Quarter, about 173 metres away. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 114 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 26.0 metres, which is around 8 decks.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Car Park 1, Cambridge have?
Car Park 1, Cambridge in Cambridge has approximately 349 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Car Park 1, Cambridge?
Car Park 1, Cambridge is a paid car park.
When is Car Park 1, Cambridge busiest?
Car Park 1, Cambridge is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 199 of ~349 spaces in use.
When is Car Park 1, Cambridge quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park 1, Cambridge is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 265 of ~349 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park 1, Cambridge?
Car Park 1, Cambridge is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.