Waterloo Parking, Cirencester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Waterloo Car Park have?"

"Waterloo Car Park in Cirencester has approximately 136 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Waterloo Car Park?"

"Waterloo Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Waterloo Car Park busiest?"

"Waterloo Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Waterloo Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Waterloo Car Park?"

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

136 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 2PY
Capacity: ~136 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 Waterloo Car Park, 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 Waterloo Car Park

Waterloo Car Park is a surface car park in Cirencester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 136 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed 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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Waterloo Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 136 spaces, that is roughly 122 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Forum, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Waterloo Car Park have?

Waterloo Car Park in Cirencester has approximately 136 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Waterloo Car Park?

Waterloo Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Waterloo Car Park busiest?

Waterloo Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Waterloo Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Waterloo Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Forum 223m away Beeches 235m away Abbey Grounds 396m away Brewery 455m away Sheep Street 571m 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