85 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
BS20 7DD
Capacity
~85 spaces (estimated)
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park, Portishead.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon4142745586872686358503618940
Tue4142745586872686358503618940
Wed4142745586872686358503618940
Thu4142745586872686358503618940
Fri41427506372767268635440221440
Sat492754728186817668543618940
Sun448152734383431231584400

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Portishead’s main streets, Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It provides roughly 85 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. This car park offers free parking.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 85 spaces, that is roughly 72 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Portishead

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Portishead, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park full, Portishead Marina South Car Park (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park have?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park in Portishead has approximately 85 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park?

Parking at Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park is free of charge.

When is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park busiest?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park?

Parish Wharf Leisure Centre Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

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