St. Michaels Square Parking, Gloucester

97 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

St. Michaels Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 88 of 97 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St. Michaels Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 67 of 97 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: GL1 1HX
Capacity: 97 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Operator: Gloucester City Council
Blue badge bays: 1
Nearest road: Saint Michaels Square
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: Gloucester Library (136m), Rikenel Health Centre (161m), Christ Church (172m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Michaels Square, 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 St. Michaels Square

Positioned within walking distance of Gloucester’s main streets, St. Michaels Square caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 97 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. The car park is managed by Gloucester City Council.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

St. Michaels Square is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 97 spaces, that is roughly 87 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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. The nearest alternative is Kings Walk, about 250m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near St. Michaels Square

Within a 500-metre walk there are 11 shops, 12 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Gloucester Library (library), about 136 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 284 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 189 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 St. Michaels Square have?

St. Michaels Square in Gloucester has 97 parking spaces.

When is St. Michaels Square busiest?

St. Michaels Square is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 88 of 97 spaces in use.

When is St. Michaels Square quietest?

The best time to find a space at St. Michaels Square is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 67 of 97 spaces free.

What kind of car park is St. Michaels Square?

St. Michaels Square is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Gloucester City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Kings Walk 281m away Gloucester Docks Car Park 339m away Ladybellegate Street Car Park 367m away Blackfriars Car Park 379m away Longsmith Street Car Park 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