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 180 of 333 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 256 of 333 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- RG2 0GG
- Capacity
- 333 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Sentinal Road
Nearby landmarks: Reading Gateway (33m), Burger King (33m), Premier Inn (52m)
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. With around 333 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Car Park, Reading is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 333 spaces, that is roughly 183 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 150 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
With 23 car parks in Reading, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off.
What’s near Car Park, Reading
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 3 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Reading Gateway, about 33 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 51 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey.
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 333 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Car Park, Reading?
Parking at Car Park, Reading is free of charge.
When is Car Park, Reading busiest?
Car Park, Reading is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 180 of 333 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 256 of 333 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park, Reading?
Car Park, Reading is a car park with surface parking.