35 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
CM1 1AU
Capacity
~35 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Mill Yard, Chelmsford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon2055808575605045404555706030105
Tue2055808575605045404555706030105
Wed2055808575605045404555706030105
Thu2055808575605045404555706030105
Fri2055808575605045405060756535155
Sat5102025303535303025201510500
Sun5510152020201515101055000

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.

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