Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) Parking, Nailsworth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GL6 0BL
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Stroud District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Old Market Lay-by (Short stay)
Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) sits in Nailsworth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It has an estimated 24 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. Stroud District Council operates this 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. With only 24 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Nailsworth
Nailsworth has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) is busy. Old Market West (Long stay) is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) have?
Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) in Nailsworth has approximately 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Old Market Lay-by (Short stay)?
Parking at Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) is free of charge.
When is Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) busiest?
Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) quietest?
The quietest period for Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Old Market Lay-by (Short stay)?
Old Market Lay-by (Short stay) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Stroud District Council.