Parc Penallta Main Carpark Parking, Gelligaer
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Parc Penallta Main Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 201 of ~346 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Parc Penallta Main Carpark is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 263 of ~346 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF82 7GA
- Capacity
- ~346 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Cefn Llwynau Street
Nearby landmarks: Sultan the Pit Pony (246m), Parc Penallta (281m), Gelligaer (434m)
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 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Parc Penallta Main Carpark
Parc Penallta Main Carpark provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Gelligaer, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. This is a major parking facility with approximately 346 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Parc Penallta Main Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 346 spaces, that is roughly 208 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 138 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 Gelligaer
Gelligaer has 2 car parks in total, so Parc Penallta Main Carpark is an important option for the area.
What’s near Parc Penallta Main Carpark
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Sultan the Pit Pony, about 246 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 Parc Penallta Main Carpark have?
Parc Penallta Main Carpark in Gelligaer has approximately 346 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Parc Penallta Main Carpark busiest?
Parc Penallta Main Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 201 of ~346 spaces in use.
When is Parc Penallta Main Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Parc Penallta Main Carpark is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 263 of ~346 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Parc Penallta Main Carpark?
Parc Penallta Main Carpark is a leisure tourist car park.