Grand Arcade Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Grand Arcade is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 897 of 944 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Grand Arcade is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 632 of 944 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CB2 3QF
- Capacity
- 944 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Height limit
- 1.98m
- Nearest road
- Corn Exchange Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Grand Arcade (57m), Hilton Cambridge City Centre (58m), Zoology Library (78m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Grand Arcade
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Grand Arcade provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 944 spaces, 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.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Grand Arcade is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 944 spaces, that is roughly 897 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 47 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
There are 25 car parks across Cambridge, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Grand Arcade Car Park Entrance, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Grand Arcade
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 32 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Grand Arcade, about 57 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 55 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 303 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 Grand Arcade have?
Grand Arcade in Cambridge has 944 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Grand Arcade?
Grand Arcade is a paid car park.
When is Grand Arcade busiest?
Grand Arcade is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 897 of 944 spaces in use.
When is Grand Arcade quietest?
The best time to find a space at Grand Arcade is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 632 of 944 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Grand Arcade?
Grand Arcade is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.