Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre Parking, Newport
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NP19 8BP
- Capacity
- ~53 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Newport City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre provides parking in Newport, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 53 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. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Newport City Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 53 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Newport
There are 30 car parks across Newport, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre full, University of South Wales Visitor Car Park (around 800m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre have?
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre in Newport has approximately 53 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre?
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre is a paid car park.
When is Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre busiest?
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre quietest?
The quietest period for Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre?
Maindee Car Park and Recycling Centre is a car park with surface parking, operated by Newport City Council.