Abbey Grounds Parking, Cirencester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GL7 2DA
- Capacity
- ~95 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cotswold District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Abbey Grounds
Abbey Grounds sits in Cirencester town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. The car park has approximately 95 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Cotswold District Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Abbey Grounds is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 95 spaces, that is roughly 86 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Cirencester
With 17 car parks in Cirencester, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Brewery, around 400m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Abbey Grounds have?
Abbey Grounds in Cirencester has approximately 95 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Abbey Grounds?
Abbey Grounds is a paid car park.
When is Abbey Grounds busiest?
Abbey Grounds tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Abbey Grounds quietest?
The quietest period for Abbey Grounds is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Abbey Grounds?
Abbey Grounds is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cotswold District Council.