53 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay, Chelmsford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay

Located in the heart of Chelmsford, Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 53 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

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. With 53 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Parking in Chelmsford

Chelmsford offers over 35 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Regina Road Long Stay is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay have?

Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay in Chelmsford has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay quietest?

The quietest period for Waterloo Lane 2 Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.

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