Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay Parking, Chelmsford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 50 of 53 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 36 of 53 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CM1 1FG
- Capacity
- 53 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Chelmsford City Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Victoria Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Riverside Leisure Centre (55m), Riverside Ice and Leisure (70m), The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (79m)
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 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay
As a town centre car park in Chelmsford, Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 53 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Chelmsford City 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
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 53 spaces, that is roughly 50 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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. If Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is full, Regina Road Long Stay is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 14 shops, 11 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Riverside Leisure Centre (sports centre), about 55 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 221 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 84 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 Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay have?
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay in Chelmsford has 53 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay busiest?
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 50 of 53 spaces in use.
When is Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 36 of 53 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay?
Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Chelmsford City Council.