Queen's Road Car Park Parking, Reading
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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. At approximately 375 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Reading Borough Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
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. If Queen’s Road Car Park is full, The Oracle Riverside Car Park is around 300m away and worth considering. 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.