Meadows Surface Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CM2 0DB
- Capacity
- ~250 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Meadows Surface
Meadows Surface offers general parking in Chelmsford for visitors and locals. There are around 250 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Chelmsford City Council operates this car park.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Meadows Surface is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 250 spaces, that is roughly 150 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 100 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
Chelmsford offers over 35 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If Meadows Surface is full, Meadows is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Meadows Surface have?
Meadows Surface in Chelmsford has approximately 250 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Meadows Surface?
Meadows Surface is a paid car park.
When is Meadows Surface busiest?
Meadows Surface tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Meadows Surface quietest?
The quietest period for Meadows Surface is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Meadows Surface?
Meadows Surface is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.