Bridge Street Car Park Parking, Shrewsbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SY1 1QS
- Capacity
- ~53 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Shropshire 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 Bridge Street Car Park
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, Bridge Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 53 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Shropshire 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. With 53 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Bridge Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 53 spaces, that is roughly 48 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is St. Austin’s Street Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bridge Street Car Park have?
Bridge Street Car Park in Shrewsbury has approximately 53 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Bridge Street Car Park?
Bridge Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Bridge Street Car Park busiest?
Bridge Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Bridge Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Bridge Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Bridge Street Car Park?
Bridge Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Shropshire Council.