Meadows Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Meadows is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 409 of 454 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Meadows is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 313 of 454 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM2 0WP
- Capacity
- 454 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Q-Park
- Blue badge bays
- 14
- Nearest road
- Can Bridge Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Moto Pizza (62m), Odeon (71m), Kings Head Walk (72m)
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
Meadows is a multi-storey car park in Chelmsford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 454 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Q-Park.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Meadows is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 454 spaces, that is roughly 409 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 45 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 is full, Meadows Surface is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Meadows
Within a 500-metre walk there are 23 shops, 16 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Moto Pizza (restaurant), about 62 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 208 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 117 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 17.0 metres, which is around 5 decks — roughly 91 spaces per deck.
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 have?
Meadows in Chelmsford has 454 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Meadows?
Meadows is a paid car park.
When is Meadows busiest?
Meadows is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 409 of 454 spaces in use.
When is Meadows quietest?
The best time to find a space at Meadows is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 313 of 454 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Meadows?
Meadows is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.