391 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
CM2 6YQ
Capacity
~391 spaces
Type
Town centre
Parking
Multi storey
Charges
Paid
Operator
Chelmsford City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Meadows Retail Multi-storey, Chelmsford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51428486271767166625238191050
Tue51428486271767166625238191050
Wed51428486271767166625238191050
Thu51428486271767166625238191050
Fri51428526676817671665743241450
Sat51028577686908681715738191050
Sun55101933434843382819105500

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Meadows Retail Multi-storey

Meadows Retail Multi-storey sits in Chelmsford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 391 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Meadows Retail Multi-storey is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 391 spaces, that is roughly 352 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 39 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 Chelmsford

With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. The nearest alternative is Meadows Surface, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Meadows Retail Multi-storey have?

Meadows Retail Multi-storey in Chelmsford has approximately 391 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Meadows Retail Multi-storey?

Meadows Retail Multi-storey is a paid car park.

When is Meadows Retail Multi-storey busiest?

Meadows Retail Multi-storey tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Meadows Retail Multi-storey quietest?

The quietest period for Meadows Retail Multi-storey is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Meadows Retail Multi-storey?

Meadows Retail Multi-storey is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.

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