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

Key facts

Postcode
SY3 8HB
Capacity
~77 spaces
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Shropshire Council

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 9pm
Mon51429486272777267625338191050
Tue51429486272777267625338191050
Wed51429486272777267625338191050
Thu51429486272777267625338191050
Fri51429536777827772675843241450
Sat51029587786918682725838191050
Sun55101934434843382919105500

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park in Shrewsbury has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Frankwell Riverside Short Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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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