The Minnows Car Park Parking, Chard
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
The Minnows Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 22 of ~43 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Minnows Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 35 of ~43 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TA20 2DQ
- Capacity
- ~43 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Somerset 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 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 32 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 32 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Minnows Car Park
The Minnows Car Park offers general parking in Chard for visitors and locals. With around 43 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Somerset Council.
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. With 43 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
The Minnows Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 43 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Chard
With only 2 car parks in Chard, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. The nearest alternative is Bath Street Car Park, just a short walk from here.
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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 22 of ~43 spaces in use.
When is The Minnows Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Minnows Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 35 of ~43 spaces free.
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.