Longsmith Street Parking, Gloucester

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

"Longsmith Street Car Park in Gloucester has approximately 300 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Longsmith Street Car Park busiest?"

"Longsmith Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 273 of ~300 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Longsmith Street Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Longsmith Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 207 of ~300 spaces free."

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

"Longsmith Street Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Gloucester City Council."

300 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Longsmith Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 273 of ~300 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Longsmith Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 207 of ~300 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: GL1 2HH
Capacity: ~300 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Operator: Gloucester City Council

Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00; PH 07:00-19:00

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Longsmith Street 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 Longsmith Street Car Park

Longsmith Street Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Gloucester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 300 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. It is operated by Gloucester City Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. 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

Longsmith Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 300 spaces, that is roughly 270 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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

There are 14 car parks across Gloucester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Blackfriars Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Longsmith Street Car Park have?

Longsmith Street Car Park in Gloucester has approximately 300 parking spaces.

When is Longsmith Street Car Park busiest?

Longsmith Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 273 of ~300 spaces in use.

When is Longsmith Street Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Longsmith Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 207 of ~300 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Longsmith Street Car Park?

Longsmith Street Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Gloucester City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Blackfriars Car Park 56m away Ladybellegate Street Car Park 86m away Kings Walk 295m away Gloucester Docks Car Park 366m away St. Michaels Square 383m away

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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