Riverside Multi Storey Car Park Parking, Pontypool
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NP4 6NN
- Capacity
- ~280 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 Riverside Multi Storey Car Park
Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Pontypool town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 280 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Torfaen County Borough Council.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 280 spaces, that is roughly 252 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 28 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
Pontypool has 9 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is busy. Rosemary Lane Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Riverside Multi Storey Car Park have?
Riverside Multi Storey Car Park in Pontypool has approximately 280 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Riverside Multi Storey Car Park?
Parking at Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is free of charge.
When is Riverside Multi Storey Car Park busiest?
Riverside Multi Storey Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Riverside Multi Storey Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Riverside Multi Storey Car Park?
Riverside Multi Storey Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Torfaen County Borough Council.