Meadows Retail Multi-storey Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Meadows Retail Multi-storey is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 352 of 391 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Meadows Retail Multi-storey is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 270 of 391 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM2 6LU
- Capacity
- 391 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
- Blue badge bays
- 21
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Wharf Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Nearby landmarks: Iceland (55m), Ultimate Outdoors (89m), Cycle King (94m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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.
What’s near Meadows Retail Multi-storey
Within a 500-metre walk there are 15 shops, 12 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Iceland, about 55 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 258 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 62 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Meadows Retail Multi-storey have?
Meadows Retail Multi-storey in Chelmsford has 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 352 of 391 spaces in use.
When is Meadows Retail Multi-storey quietest?
The best time to find a space at Meadows Retail Multi-storey is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 270 of 391 spaces free.
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.