Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park Parking, Cardiff
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 217 of ~381 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 290 of ~381 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF10 4AA
- Capacity
- ~381 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Butetown Link
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Cardiff Sixth Form College Pierhead Street (71m), Co-op Food (167m), Wales Millennium Centre (171m)
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 Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park offers general parking in Cardiff for visitors and locals. This is a major parking facility with approximately 381 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park. Q-Park operates this car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 381 spaces, that is roughly 210 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 171 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 Cardiff
Cardiff has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park full, Harbour Drive Pay and Display Car Park (around 500m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Cardiff Sixth Form College Pierhead Street, about 71 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 255 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 50 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 Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park have?
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park in Cardiff has approximately 381 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park?
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park busiest?
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 217 of ~381 spaces in use.
When is Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 290 of ~381 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park?
Cardiff Waterside Multi-Storey Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.