Thames Side Promenade 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 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Thames Side Promenade Car Park
Located in Reading, Thames Side Promenade Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 72 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. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed 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. With 72 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak 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. Should you find Thames Side Promenade Car Park full, Car Park (way/1248925468) (around 300m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thames Side Promenade Car Park have?
Thames Side Promenade Car Park in Reading has approximately 72 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Thames Side Promenade Car Park?
Thames Side Promenade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Thames Side Promenade Car Park busiest?
Thames Side Promenade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thames Side Promenade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Thames Side Promenade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thames Side Promenade Car Park?
Thames Side Promenade Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Reading Borough Council.