Sidney Street Car Park Parking, Cheltenham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Sidney Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 14 of ~15 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Sidney Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 10 of ~15 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GL52 6DQ
- Capacity
- ~15 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
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 Sidney Street Car Park
Sidney Street Car Park sits in Cheltenham town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 15 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Sidney Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 15 spaces, that is roughly 14 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Cheltenham
Cheltenham has a good range of parking with 25 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Sidney Street Car Park full, St James Street Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sidney Street Car Park have?
Sidney Street Car Park in Cheltenham has approximately 15 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Sidney Street Car Park busiest?
Sidney Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 14 of ~15 spaces in use.
When is Sidney Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Sidney Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 10 of ~15 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Sidney Street Car Park?
Sidney Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.