John Street Short Stay Parking, Porthcawl
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
John Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 65 of ~75 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at John Street Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 56 of ~75 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CF36 3BB
- Capacity
- ~75 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 John Street Short Stay
Positioned within walking distance of Porthcawl’s main streets, John Street Short Stay caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. 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. There is a charge for parking. Bridgend County Borough Council operates this car park.
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. With 75 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
John Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 75 spaces, that is roughly 64 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Hillsboro Place Car Park, about 100m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does John Street Short Stay have?
John Street Short Stay in Porthcawl has approximately 75 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at John Street Short Stay?
John Street Short Stay is a paid car park.
When is John Street Short Stay busiest?
John Street Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 65 of ~75 spaces in use.
When is John Street Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at John Street Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 56 of ~75 spaces free.
What kind of car park is John Street Short Stay?
John Street Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Bridgend County Borough Council.