Gwydir Street Parking, Cambridge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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
| 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 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Gwydir Street quietest?
The quietest period for Gwydir Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Gwydir Street?
Gwydir Street is a car park with surface parking, operated by Cambridge City Council.