Gilbert Road (West) Car Park Parking, Cape Hill
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 45 of ~49 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 34 of ~49 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- B66 4PZ
- Capacity
- ~49 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Gilbert Road (West) Car Park
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is a surface car park in Cape Hill town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 49 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air 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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 49 spaces, that is roughly 44 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Cape Hill
With 8 car parks in Cape Hill, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is full, Gilbert Road (East) Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gilbert Road (West) Car Park have?
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park in Cape Hill has approximately 49 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Gilbert Road (West) Car Park busiest?
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 45 of ~49 spaces in use.
When is Gilbert Road (West) Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 34 of ~49 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Gilbert Road (West) Car Park?
Gilbert Road (West) Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.