Spectrum Short Stay Parking, Guildford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Spectrum Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 235 of ~336 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Spectrum Short Stay is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 242 of ~336 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GU1 1UP
- Capacity
- ~336 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Parkway
Nearby landmarks: Guildford Spectrum (182m), Thorneycroft Wood (256m), Jubilee wood (316m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Spectrum Short Stay
Visitors to leisure facilities in Guildford will find parking at Spectrum Short Stay, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At approximately 336 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Spectrum Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 336 spaces, that is roughly 235 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 101 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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.
What’s near Spectrum Short Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Guildford Spectrum (sports centre), about 182 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 Spectrum Short Stay have?
Spectrum Short Stay in Guildford has approximately 336 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Spectrum Short Stay busiest?
Spectrum Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 235 of ~336 spaces in use.
When is Spectrum Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Spectrum Short Stay is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 242 of ~336 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Spectrum Short Stay?
Spectrum Short Stay is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.