Whitefriars Car Park Parking, Cheltenham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Whitefriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 39 of ~69 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Whitefriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 52 of ~69 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GL52 6HS
- Capacity
- ~69 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 48 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Whitefriars Car Park
Located in Cheltenham, Whitefriars Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. The car park has approximately 69 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Whitefriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 69 spaces, that is roughly 38 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whitefriars Car Park have?
Whitefriars Car Park in Cheltenham has approximately 69 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whitefriars Car Park?
Parking at Whitefriars Car Park is free of charge.
When is Whitefriars Car Park busiest?
Whitefriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 57% full — roughly 39 of ~69 spaces in use.
When is Whitefriars Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Whitefriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 52 of ~69 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Whitefriars Car Park?
Whitefriars Car Park is a car park with surface parking.