280 total spaces (est.)
Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

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

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Riverside Multi Storey Car Park, Pontypool.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51429486272777267625338191050
Tue51429486272777267625338191050
Wed51429486272777267625338191050
Thu51429486272777267625338191050
Fri51429536777827772675843241450
Sat51029587786918682725838191050
Sun55101934434843382919105500

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.

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