Fairfield Road Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford
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About Fairfield Road Long Stay
Fairfield Road Long Stay is a surface car park near Chelmsford railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 307 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Should you find Fairfield Road Long Stay full, West End Short Stay (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.