Cattle Market car park Parking, Reading
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- RG1 7HN
- Capacity
- ~55 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Reading Borough Council
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 Cattle Market car park
Located in Reading, Cattle Market car park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 55 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Reading Borough Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Cattle Market car park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 55 spaces, that is roughly 33 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 Cattle Market car park full, Q-Park Chatham Place (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cattle Market car park have?
Cattle Market car park in Reading has approximately 55 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Cattle Market car park?
Cattle Market car park is a paid car park.
When is Cattle Market car park busiest?
Cattle Market car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Cattle Market car park quietest?
The quietest period for Cattle Market car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Cattle Market car park?
Cattle Market car park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Reading Borough Council.