NCP Greyfriars Parking, Cardiff
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CF10 3AE
- Capacity
- ~400 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Operator
- National Car Parks
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 NCP Greyfriars
Located in the heart of Cardiff, NCP Greyfriars provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 400 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. National Car Parks operates this car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
NCP Greyfriars is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 400 spaces, that is roughly 380 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Dumfries Place (NCP) is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does NCP Greyfriars have?
NCP Greyfriars in Cardiff has approximately 400 parking spaces.
When is NCP Greyfriars busiest?
NCP Greyfriars tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is NCP Greyfriars quietest?
The quietest period for NCP Greyfriars is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is NCP Greyfriars?
NCP Greyfriars is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.