Broad Street Mall Parking, Reading
Broad Street Mall is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full. The best time to find a space at Broad Street Mall is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG1 7QF
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Nearest road
- Oxford Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Broad Street Mall Post Office (74m), Pentahotel Reading (76m), The Hexagon (78m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Broad Street Mall
Broad Street Mall offers general parking in Reading for visitors and locals. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space.
Busyness in detail
Broad Street Mall is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. 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 Reading
Reading has a good range of parking with 23 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Broad Street Mall full, Broad Street Mall (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Broad Street Mall
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Broad Street Mall Post Office (post office), about 74 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 214 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 143 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
When is Broad Street Mall busiest?
Broad Street Mall is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full.
When is Broad Street Mall quietest?
The best time to find a space at Broad Street Mall is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full.
What kind of car park is Broad Street Mall?
Broad Street Mall is a car park with multi-storey parking.