Castle Meads Car Park Parking, Gloucester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GL2 5HQ
- Capacity
- ~249 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Gloucester City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Castle Meads Car Park
Castle Meads Car Park is a surface car park in Gloucester, available for general parking. With approximately 249 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. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Gloucester City Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 249 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Castle Meads Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 249 spaces, that is roughly 149 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 100 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. Gloucester Docks Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, 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 Castle Meads Car Park have?
Castle Meads Car Park in Gloucester has approximately 249 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Meads Car Park?
Castle Meads Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Castle Meads Car Park busiest?
Castle Meads Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Castle Meads Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Castle Meads Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Castle Meads Car Park?
Castle Meads Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Gloucester City Council.