John Street Short Stay Parking, Porthcawl
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
About John Street Short Stay
John Street Short Stay is a surface car park in Porthcawl town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 75 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Bridgend County Borough Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 75 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Parking in Porthcawl
With 5 car parks in Porthcawl, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Hillsboro Place Car Park, about 100m from here.