Hillsboro Place Car Park Parking, Porthcawl
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CF36 3BL
- Capacity
- ~384 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Bridgend 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 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Hillsboro Place Car Park
Hillsboro Place Car Park is a surface car park in Porthcawl town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 384 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Bridgend 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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Hillsboro Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 384 spaces, that is roughly 326 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 58 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 Porthcawl
There are 5 car parks across Porthcawl, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is John Street Short Stay, about 100m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Hillsboro Place Car Park have?
Hillsboro Place Car Park in Porthcawl has approximately 384 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Hillsboro Place Car Park?
Hillsboro Place Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Hillsboro Place Car Park busiest?
Hillsboro Place Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Hillsboro Place Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Hillsboro Place Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Hillsboro Place Car Park?
Hillsboro Place Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Bridgend County Borough Council.