Railway Drive Parking, Coleford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Railway Drive is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 40 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Railway Drive is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 39 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GL16 8RH
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Cinder Hill
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Coleford Health Centre (60m), Coleford Library (99m), Coleford Community Fire & Rescue Station (100m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Railway Drive
Positioned within walking distance of Coleford’s main streets, Railway Drive caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 50 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Railway Drive is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 40 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Coleford
With only 2 car parks in Coleford, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Should you find Railway Drive full, Railway Drive (just a short walk away) is the closest option.
What’s near Railway Drive
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Coleford Health Centre (GP surgery), about 60 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 164 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 62 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 Railway Drive have?
Railway Drive in Coleford has 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Railway Drive?
Railway Drive is a paid car park.
When is Railway Drive busiest?
Railway Drive is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 40 of 50 spaces in use.
When is Railway Drive quietest?
The best time to find a space at Railway Drive is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 39 of 50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Railway Drive?
Railway Drive is a town centre car park with surface parking.