Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay
As a town centre car park in Chelmsford, Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 67 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Chelmsford
With more than 35 car parks in Chelmsford, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. If Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is full, Waterloo Lane 3 Short 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 Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay have?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 67 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay busiest?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay quietest?
The quietest period for Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 1 Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.