Gwydir Street Parking, Cambridge

generic ~38 spaces Surface Cambridge City Council
38 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Gwydir Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 22 of ~38 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gwydir Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 29 of ~38 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode
CB1 2LW
Capacity
~38 spaces
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Operator
Cambridge City Council

Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-17:00

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon491730394448443935302213400
Tue491730394448443935302213400
Wed491730394448443935302213400
Thu491730394448443935302213400
Fri491730444852484439352613400
Sat49173548575752484435229400
Sun049172635353026221394000

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

About Gwydir Street

Gwydir Street provides parking in Cambridge, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 38 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. It is operated by Cambridge City Council.

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. With 38 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Gwydir Street is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 38 spaces, that is roughly 21 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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. If Gwydir Street is full, Cambridge Station Long Stay Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Gwydir Street have?

Gwydir Street in Cambridge has approximately 38 parking spaces.

When is Gwydir Street busiest?

Gwydir Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 22 of ~38 spaces in use.

When is Gwydir Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Gwydir Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 29 of ~38 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Gwydir Street?

Gwydir Street is a car park with surface parking, operated by Cambridge City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Cambridge Station Long Stay Car Park 432m away Queen Anne Terrace 587m away Adam and Eve Street 700m away

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