Penllergaer Forest Car Park Parking, Gorseinon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SA4 9GU
- Capacity
- ~131 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Penllergaer Forest Car Park
Penllergaer Forest Car Park provides parking in Gorseinon, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 131 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Penllergaer Forest Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 131 spaces, that is roughly 66 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 65 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 Gorseinon
With 6 car parks in Gorseinon, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Car Parking is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Penllergaer Forest Car Park have?
Penllergaer Forest Car Park in Gorseinon has approximately 131 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Penllergaer Forest Car Park?
Parking at Penllergaer Forest Car Park is free of charge.
When is Penllergaer Forest Car Park busiest?
Penllergaer Forest Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Penllergaer Forest Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Penllergaer Forest Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Penllergaer Forest Car Park?
Penllergaer Forest Car Park is a car park with surface parking.