First Wood Street Parking, Nantwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
First Wood Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at First Wood Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CW5 5EG
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cheshire East Council
- Nearest road
- First Wood Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Romazzino Restaurant & Bar (136m), Nantwich Swimming Pool (191m), Nantwich Post Office (231m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About First Wood Street
Positioned within walking distance of Nantwich’s main streets, First Wood Street caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 50 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. Cheshire East 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
First Wood Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 45 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 Nantwich
With 9 car parks in Nantwich, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Snow Hill, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near First Wood Street
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Romazzino Restaurant & Bar (restaurant), about 136 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 294 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 100 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 First Wood Street have?
First Wood Street in Nantwich has 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at First Wood Street?
First Wood Street is a paid car park.
When is First Wood Street busiest?
First Wood Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use.
When is First Wood Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at First Wood Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is First Wood Street?
First Wood Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cheshire East Council.