The Minnows Car Park Parking, Chard
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About The Minnows Car Park
The Minnows Car Park provides parking in Chard, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 43 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Somerset Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Chard
The Minnows Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in Chard, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find The Minnows Car Park full, Bath Street Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Minnows Car Park have?
The Minnows Car Park in Chard has approximately 43 parking spaces.
Is parking free at The Minnows Car Park?
The Minnows Car Park is a paid car park.
When is The Minnows Car Park busiest?
The Minnows Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is The Minnows Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for The Minnows Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is The Minnows Car Park?
The Minnows Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Somerset Council.