Forum Parking, Cirencester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Forum have?"

"Forum in Cirencester has approximately 191 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Forum busiest?"

"Forum tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Forum quietest?"

"The quietest period for Forum is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Forum?"

"Forum is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cotswold District Council."

191 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: GL7 1FN
Capacity: ~191 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cotswold District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Forum, Cirencester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Forum

Forum is a surface car park in Cirencester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 191 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. 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

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Forum is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 191 spaces, that is roughly 172 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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. Should you find Forum full, Waterloo Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Forum have?

Forum in Cirencester has approximately 191 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Forum?

Forum is a paid car park.

When is Forum busiest?

Forum tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Forum quietest?

The quietest period for Forum is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Forum?

Forum is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cotswold District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Waterloo Car Park 223m away Brewery 279m away Beeches 362m away Sheep Street 393m away Abbey Grounds 421m away

More car parks in Cirencester

Abbey Farm Camp Site car park ~40 spaces Car park (visitors) ~25 spaces Kingshill Car Park ~116 spaces Leisure Centre ~108 spaces Old Station ~150 spaces Overfill student parking ~71 spaces Querns Car Park ~121 spaces Stroud Road Car Park ~200 spaces

See all 17 car parks in Cirencester →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0