Old Mill Car Park Parking, Pontypool
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 179 of ~197 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Mill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 136 of ~197 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NP4 8AY
- Capacity
- ~197 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Torfaen County Borough 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 | 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 Old Mill Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Pontypool’s main streets, Old Mill Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 197 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. The car park is managed by Torfaen County Borough Council.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Old Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 197 spaces, that is roughly 177 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 Pontypool
With 9 car parks in Pontypool, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Cornel Clarence Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Old Mill Car Park have?
Old Mill Car Park in Pontypool has approximately 197 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Old Mill Car Park?
Parking at Old Mill Car Park is free of charge.
When is Old Mill Car Park busiest?
Old Mill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 179 of ~197 spaces in use.
When is Old Mill Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Mill Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 136 of ~197 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Mill Car Park?
Old Mill Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Torfaen County Borough Council.