Mill Yard Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1AU
- Capacity
- ~35 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Mill Yard
Mill Yard is a surface car park near Chelmsford railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 35 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. With 35 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Mill Yard is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Mill Yard is full, Townfield Street Long Stay is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Mill Yard have?
Mill Yard in Chelmsford has approximately 35 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Mill Yard?
Mill Yard is a paid car park.
When is Mill Yard busiest?
Mill Yard tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Mill Yard quietest?
The quietest period for Mill Yard is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Mill Yard?
Mill Yard is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.