Arms Park Car Park Parking, Cardiff
Arms Park Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full. The best time to find a space at Arms Park Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF10 1DN
- Type
- Town centre
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Westgate Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Angel Hotel (65m), Castle Court (71m), Cardiff Arms Park (87m)
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 Arms Park Car Park
Located in the heart of Cardiff, Arms Park Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit.
Busyness in detail
Arms Park Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. 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 Cardiff
Cardiff has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is NCP - Cardiff Stadium, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Arms Park Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Angel Hotel (hotel), about 65 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 214 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 39 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
Is parking free at Arms Park Car Park?
Arms Park Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Arms Park Car Park busiest?
Arms Park Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full.
When is Arms Park Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Arms Park Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full.
What kind of car park is Arms Park Car Park?
Arms Park Car Park is a town centre car park.