Old Market West (Long stay) Parking, Nailsworth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Market West (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 28 of 33 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Market West (Long stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 25 of 33 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- GL6 0RN
- Capacity
- 33 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Stroud District Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Old Market
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Quality Used Furniture (49m), Nailsworth Bus Station (69m), The Co-operative Food (70m)
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 West (Long stay)
Located in the heart of Nailsworth, Old Market West (Long stay) provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 33 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. Stroud District Council operates this car park.
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
Old Market West (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 33 spaces, that is roughly 28 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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
There are 5 car parks across Nailsworth, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Old Market West (Long stay) is full, Old Market East (Short stay) is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Old Market West (Long stay)
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Quality Used Furniture, about 49 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 80 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 62 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 Old Market West (Long stay) have?
Old Market West (Long stay) in Nailsworth has 33 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Old Market West (Long stay)?
Parking at Old Market West (Long stay) is free of charge.
When is Old Market West (Long stay) busiest?
Old Market West (Long stay) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 28 of 33 spaces in use.
When is Old Market West (Long stay) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Market West (Long stay) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 25 of 33 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Market West (Long stay)?
Old Market West (Long stay) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Stroud District Council.