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

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
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Meadows Retail Multi-storey

Meadows Retail Multi-storey is a multi-storey car park in Chelmsford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 391 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday 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 Meadows Retail Multi-storey full, Meadows Surface (about 200m away) is the closest option. 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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