car park S Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
car park S is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 149 of ~261 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at car park S is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 198 of ~261 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CB2 0AF
- Capacity
- ~261 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Long Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: Bright Horizons (57m), Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology (79m), The Perse Sports Centre (211m)
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 S
car park S provides parking in Cambridge, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 261 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
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 261 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
car park S is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 261 spaces, that is roughly 144 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 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
Cambridge has a good range of parking with 25 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Car Park 1, Cambridge is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near car park S
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Bright Horizons, about 57 metres away. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 180 metres away.
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 S have?
car park S in Cambridge has approximately 261 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is car park S busiest?
car park S is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 149 of ~261 spaces in use.
When is car park S quietest?
The best time to find a space at car park S is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 198 of ~261 spaces free.
What kind of car park is car park S?
car park S is a car park with surface parking.