Civic Centre B Parking, Reading
Civic Centre B is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full. The best time to find a space at Civic Centre B 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 7TQ
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Reading Borough Council
- Nearest road
- Castle Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Reading Magistrates' Court (36m), Reading Police Station (54m), The Rising Sun (99m)
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 Civic Centre B
Civic Centre B provides parking in Reading, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. Parking here is underground, providing a covered and secure option — though drivers of larger vehicles should check height restrictions. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Reading Borough Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility.
Busyness in detail
Civic Centre B 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. The nearest alternative is Civic Centre B, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Civic Centre B
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Reading Magistrates’ Court, about 36 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 211 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 44 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
Is parking free at Civic Centre B?
Civic Centre B is a paid car park.
When is Civic Centre B busiest?
Civic Centre B is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full.
When is Civic Centre B quietest?
The best time to find a space at Civic Centre B is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full.
What kind of car park is Civic Centre B?
Civic Centre B is a car park with underground parking, operated by Reading Borough Council.