Car Park, Reading Parking, Reading
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park, Reading is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 60 of 112 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park, Reading is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 86 of 112 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG1 8PA
- Capacity
- 112 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Blue badge bays
- 22
- Nearest road
- Rivermead Roundabout
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Rivermead Leisure Complex (41m), Rivermead Leisure Centre (91m), Genting Casino (184m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park, Reading
Car Park, Reading is a surface car park in Reading, available for general parking. There are around 112 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
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. With 112 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Car Park, Reading is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 112 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 50 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 Reading
There are 23 car parks across Reading, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Car Park, Reading full, Thames Side Promenade Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Car Park, Reading
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Rivermead Leisure Complex (sports centre), about 41 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 293 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
How many parking spaces does Car Park, Reading have?
Car Park, Reading in Reading has 112 parking spaces.
When is Car Park, Reading busiest?
Car Park, Reading is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 60 of 112 spaces in use.
When is Car Park, Reading quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park, Reading is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 86 of 112 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park, Reading?
Car Park, Reading is a car park with surface parking.