Upton Zoo Park and Ride Parking, Chester

456 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Upton Zoo Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 324 of ~456 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Upton Zoo Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 429 of ~456 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CH2 4BB
Capacity: ~456 spaces (estimated)
Type: Park and ride
Nearest road: Moston Road
Other car parks within 500m: 1

Nearby landmarks: Black Rhino (Off-Show) (175m), Black Rhino (198m), African Painted Dogs (218m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Upton Zoo Park and Ride, Chester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Upton Zoo Park and Ride

Upton Zoo Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Chester, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 456 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby.

When to Visit

Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Upton Zoo Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 456 spaces, that is roughly 319 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 137 free. Quietest times: 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 Chester

Chester has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Chester Zoo Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy.

What’s near Upton Zoo Park and Ride

Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 2 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Black Rhino (Off-Show), about 175 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 389 metres away — about a 5-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 313 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 Upton Zoo Park and Ride have?

Upton Zoo Park and Ride in Chester has approximately 456 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Upton Zoo Park and Ride busiest?

Upton Zoo Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 324 of ~456 spaces in use.

When is Upton Zoo Park and Ride quietest?

The best time to find a space at Upton Zoo Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 429 of ~456 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Upton Zoo Park and Ride?

Upton Zoo Park and Ride is a park and ride car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Chester Zoo Car Park 300m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Tue	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Wed	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Thu	17	42	63	71	71	67	63	58	58	54	42	25	13	4
Fri	17	38	58	67	67	63	58	54	54	50	38	21	8	4
Sat	4	8	13	17	21	21	21	17	17	13	8	4	4	0
Sun	0	4	4	8	8	8	8	8	4	4	4	0	0	0