St. Peter's Car Park Parking, Carmarthen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
St. Peter's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 241 of ~430 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St. Peter's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 344 of ~430 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SA31 1QP
- Capacity
- ~430 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Carmarthenshire County Council
Prices: £2.10 All Day (White Bays Only), 1hr 50p, 2hrs £1.40, 3hrs £2.00, 4hrs £3.20 (Red Bays Only, White Bays £2.10), Disabled Free 3hrs, Sun Free All Day
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 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About St. Peter’s Car Park
St. Peter’s Car Park is a surface car park in Carmarthen, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 430 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. The car park is managed by Carmarthenshire County Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
St. Peter’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 430 spaces, that is roughly 236 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 194 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 St. Peter’s Car Park is full, John Street 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 St. Peter's Car Park have?
St. Peter's Car Park in Carmarthen has approximately 430 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at St. Peter's Car Park?
St. Peter's Car Park is a paid car park.
When is St. Peter's Car Park busiest?
St. Peter's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 241 of ~430 spaces in use.
When is St. Peter's Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at St. Peter's Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 344 of ~430 spaces free.
What kind of car park is St. Peter's Car Park?
St. Peter's Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Carmarthenshire County Council.