Oxon Park and Ride Parking, Shrewsbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Oxon Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 427 of ~601 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Oxon Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 565 of ~601 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SY3 5AD
- Capacity
- ~601 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Arriva
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Oxon Park and Ride
Oxon Park and Ride is a park and ride facility in Shrewsbury, designed for drivers who want to leave their car and take the bus into the centre. With around 601 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. Arriva operates this car park.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. 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.
Busyness in detail
Oxon Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 601 spaces, that is roughly 421 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 180 free. Quietest times: 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
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 is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 427 of ~601 spaces in use.
When is Oxon Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Oxon Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 565 of ~601 spaces free.
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.