Yardley Wood Park & Ride Parking, Shirley
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 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Yardley Wood Park & Ride
Yardley Wood Park & Ride is a park and ride facility in Shirley, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With approximately 129 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Parking in Shirley
Shirley has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Yardley Wood Park & Ride is busy. If Yardley Wood Park & Ride is full, Yardley Wood Park & Ride is just a short walk away and worth considering.
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.