Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Parking, Shrewsbury

77 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 70 of 77 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 53 of 77 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SY3 8HB
Capacity: 77 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Shropshire Council
Blue badge bays: 9
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Frankwell
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Opening hours: 05:00-24:00

Nearby landmarks: The Salopian Bar (110m), Theatre Severn (111m), Chase Car Care Centre (119m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park, Shrewsbury.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Shrewsbury’s main streets, Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 77 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. Parking here is paid. Shropshire Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 77 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 69 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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. Should you find Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park full, Frankwell Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 16 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Salopian Bar (pub), about 110 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 235 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 93 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park have?

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park in Shrewsbury has 77 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park?

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park busiest?

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 70 of 77 spaces in use.

When is Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 53 of 77 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park?

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Shropshire Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0