75 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for John Street Short Stay, Porthcawl.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About John Street Short Stay

As a town centre car park in Porthcawl, John Street Short Stay is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 75 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated 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. 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. Hillsboro Place Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy.

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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is John Street Short Stay quietest?

The quietest period for John Street Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.

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