Hills Meadow Car Park Parking, Reading
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- RG1 8BQ
- Capacity
- ~465 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 Hills Meadow Car Park
Hills Meadow Car Park offers general parking in Reading for visitors and locals. This is a major parking facility with approximately 465 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Reading Borough Council.
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
Hills Meadow Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 465 spaces, that is roughly 279 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 186 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. If Hills Meadow Car Park is full, Kings Meadow Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Hills Meadow Car Park have?
Hills Meadow Car Park in Reading has approximately 465 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Hills Meadow Car Park?
Hills Meadow Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Hills Meadow Car Park busiest?
Hills Meadow Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Hills Meadow Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Hills Meadow Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Hills Meadow Car Park?
Hills Meadow Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Reading Borough Council.