Regina Road Long Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Regina Road Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 41 of 46 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Regina Road Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 32 of 46 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1SL
- Capacity
- 46 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford County Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Eckersley Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Eckersley Road Industrial Estate (46m), Home Bargains (72m), Regina Road (116m)
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 Regina Road Long Stay
Regina Road Long Stay is a surface car park in Chelmsford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 46 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. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Chelmsford County Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Regina Road Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 46 spaces, that is roughly 41 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 35 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Regina Road Long Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 8 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Eckersley Road Industrial Estate, about 46 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 190 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 77 metres away.
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 Regina Road Long Stay have?
Regina Road Long Stay in Chelmsford has 46 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Regina Road Long Stay?
Regina Road Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is Regina Road Long Stay busiest?
Regina Road Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 41 of 46 spaces in use.
When is Regina Road Long Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Regina Road Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 32 of 46 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Regina Road Long Stay?
Regina Road Long Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford County Council.