Yardley Wood Park & Ride Parking, Shirley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- B28 0BY
- Capacity
- ~129 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 16 | 39 | 59 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 16 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Yardley Wood Park & Ride
As a park and ride in Shirley, Yardley Wood Park & Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With approximately 129 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the critical window. The car park fills steadily from around 7am as commuters park up and take the bus into town. By 9am, most spaces may be taken. Weekend demand is typically minimal. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Yardley Wood Park & Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 129 spaces, that is roughly 84 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 45 free. Quietest times: 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 Shirley
There are 6 car parks across Shirley, so you have options if your first choice is full. Yardley Wood Park & Ride is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Yardley Wood Park & Ride have?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride in Shirley has approximately 129 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Yardley Wood Park & Ride busiest?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Yardley Wood Park & Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Yardley Wood Park & Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Yardley Wood Park & Ride?
Yardley Wood Park & Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking.