Old Station Parking, Cirencester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Station is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 131 of ~150 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 105 of ~150 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GL7 1RQ
- Capacity
- ~150 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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Old Station
Located in the heart of Cirencester, Old Station provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 150 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Cotswold District Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 150 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Old Station is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 150 spaces, that is roughly 128 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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
Cirencester has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Sheep Street, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Old Station have?
Old Station in Cirencester has approximately 150 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Old Station?
Old Station is a paid car park.
When is Old Station busiest?
Old Station is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 131 of ~150 spaces in use.
When is Old Station quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Station is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 105 of ~150 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Station?
Old Station is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cotswold District Council.