Oxon Park and Ride Parking, Shrewsbury
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 Oxon Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Shrewsbury, Oxon Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 601 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Arriva.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Shrewsbury
There are 13 car parks across Shrewsbury, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Oxon Park and Ride have?
Oxon Park and Ride in Shrewsbury has approximately 601 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Oxon Park and Ride?
Parking at Oxon Park and Ride is free of charge.
When is Oxon Park and Ride busiest?
Oxon Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Oxon Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Oxon Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Oxon Park and Ride?
Oxon Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Arriva.