John Street Car Park Parking, Carmarthen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SA31 1DB
- Capacity
- ~488 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Carmarthenshire County Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About John Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Carmarthen’s main streets, John Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 488 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Carmarthenshire County Council 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. 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
John Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 488 spaces, that is roughly 415 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 73 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 Carmarthen
With 7 car parks in Carmarthen, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If John Street Car Park is full, St. Peter’s Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does John Street Car Park have?
John Street Car Park in Carmarthen has approximately 488 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at John Street Car Park?
John Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is John Street Car Park busiest?
John Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is John Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for John Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is John Street Car Park?
John Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Carmarthenshire County Council.