Chester Zoo Car Park Parking, Chester
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 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Chester Zoo Car Park
Located in Chester, Chester Zoo Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. This is a major parking facility with approximately 4989 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. It is operated by Chester Zoo.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Chester
Chester has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Upton Zoo Park and Ride is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Chester Zoo Car Park have?
Chester Zoo Car Park in Chester has approximately 4989 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Chester Zoo Car Park busiest?
Chester Zoo Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Chester Zoo Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Chester Zoo Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Chester Zoo Car Park?
Chester Zoo Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Chester Zoo.