Queen's Road Car Park Parking, Reading
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- RG1 4AR
- Capacity
- ~375 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Queen’s Road Car Park
Queen’s Road Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Reading town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 375 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Reading Borough Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Queen’s Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 375 spaces, that is roughly 338 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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. The nearest alternative is The Oracle Riverside Car Park, around 300m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Queen's Road Car Park have?
Queen's Road Car Park in Reading has approximately 375 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Queen's Road Car Park?
Queen's Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Queen's Road Car Park busiest?
Queen's Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Queen's Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Queen's Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Queen's Road Car Park?
Queen's Road Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Reading Borough Council.