Blackfriars Parking, Gloucester

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

"Blackfriars Car Park in Gloucester has approximately 81 parking spaces."

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

"Blackfriars Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Blackfriars Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Blackfriars Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Blackfriars Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by NCP."

81 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: GL1 2HJ
Capacity: ~81 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: NCP

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Blackfriars Car Park, Gloucester.
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 Blackfriars Car Park

Located in the heart of Gloucester, Blackfriars Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 81 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by NCP.

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 81 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 81 spaces, that is roughly 73 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Gloucester

Gloucester has a good range of parking with 14 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Ladybellegate Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Blackfriars Car Park have?

Blackfriars Car Park in Gloucester has approximately 81 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Blackfriars Car Park?

Blackfriars Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Blackfriars Car Park busiest?

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

When is Blackfriars Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Blackfriars Car Park?

Blackfriars Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by NCP.

Nearby Car Parks

Ladybellegate Street Car Park 31m away Longsmith Street Car Park 56m away Gloucester Docks Car Park 317m away Kings Walk 333m away St. Michaels Square 379m away

More car parks in Gloucester

Castle Meads Car Park ~249 spaces Great Western Road Car Park ~154 spaces Hare Lane North Car Park ~79 spaces Hare Lane South Car Park ~118 spaces Lobleys Drive Park car park Q Park The Forum ~213 spaces Station Road Car Park ~110 spaces Westgate Street Coach and Car Park ~95 spaces

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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