Castle Car Park Parking, Guildford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Castle Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 325 of 342 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Castle Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 229 of 342 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GU1 3RW
- Capacity
- 342 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 10
- Nearest road
- Sydenham Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: The Royal Oak (56m), March Hare (72m), Sainsbury's (80m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Castle Car Park
Castle Car Park sits in Guildford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 342 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Castle Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 342 spaces, that is roughly 325 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Guildford
Guildford offers over 37 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Should you find Castle Car Park full, Tunsgate Square (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Castle Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 4 places to eat or drink and 14 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Royal Oak (pub), about 56 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 220 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 198 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 Castle Car Park have?
Castle Car Park in Guildford has 342 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Car Park?
Castle Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Castle Car Park busiest?
Castle Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 325 of 342 spaces in use.
When is Castle Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Castle Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 229 of 342 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Castle Car Park?
Castle Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.