Prince's Drive Car Park Parking, Colwyn Bay
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Prince's Drive Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 72% full — roughly 44 of ~61 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Prince's Drive Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 43 of ~61 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LL29 8NT
- Capacity
- ~61 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Gwibffordd Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Expressway
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Prince's Drive Baptist Church (69m), Royal Mail Delivery Office (83m), The Picture House (93m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 40 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 50 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Prince’s Drive Car Park
Prince’s Drive Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Colwyn Bay, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 61 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. With 61 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Prince’s Drive Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 61 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Colwyn Bay
With 4 car parks in Colwyn Bay, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Prince’s Drive Car Park full, Douglas Road Car Park (around 500m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Prince’s Drive Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Prince’s Drive Baptist Church (place of worship), about 69 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 192 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 278 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 Prince's Drive Car Park have?
Prince's Drive Car Park in Colwyn Bay has approximately 61 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Prince's Drive Car Park busiest?
Prince's Drive Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 72% full — roughly 44 of ~61 spaces in use.
When is Prince's Drive Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Prince's Drive Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 43 of ~61 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Prince's Drive Car Park?
Prince's Drive Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.