NCP Greyfriars Parking, Cardiff
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
NCP Greyfriars is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 380 of 400 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at NCP Greyfriars is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 268 of 400 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF10 3AE
- Capacity
- 400 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Operator
- National Car Parks
- Nearest road
- Greyfriars Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 9
Nearby landmarks: Matalan (62m), Park Plaza (70m), New Theatre (86m)
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.
What’s near NCP Greyfriars
Within a 500-metre walk there are 6 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Matalan (clothes shop), about 62 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 190 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 9 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 161 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 20.0 metres, which is around 6 decks — roughly 67 spaces per deck.
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 NCP Greyfriars have?
NCP Greyfriars in Cardiff has 400 parking spaces.
When is NCP Greyfriars busiest?
NCP Greyfriars is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 380 of 400 spaces in use.
When is NCP Greyfriars quietest?
The best time to find a space at NCP Greyfriars is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 268 of 400 spaces free.
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.