Drovers Way Parking, St Albans — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Drovers Way Car Park have?"

"Drovers Way Car Park in St Albans has approximately 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Drovers Way Car Park busiest?"

"Drovers Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Drovers Way Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Drovers Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Drovers Way Car Park?"

"Drovers Way Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

237 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: AL3 5EB
Capacity: ~237 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Drovers Way Car Park, St Albans.
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 Drovers Way Car Park

As a town centre car park in St Albans, Drovers Way Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. There are around 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Drovers Way Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 237 spaces, that is roughly 213 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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 St Albans

There are 15 car parks across St Albans, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Russell Avenue Car Parks is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Drovers Way Car Park have?

Drovers Way Car Park in St Albans has approximately 237 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Drovers Way Car Park busiest?

Drovers Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Drovers Way Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Drovers Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Drovers Way Car Park?

Drovers Way Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Russell Avenue Car Parks 48m away Premiere Parking 57m away Gombards Car Park 175m away Civic Centre car park 265m away Bricket Road North Surface Car Park 334m away

More car parks in St Albans

London Road Car Park ~194 spaces London Road Car Park ~194 spaces Parking Heartwood Forest ~254 spaces Parking Heartwood Forest ~216 spaces Quadrant ~100 spaces Ridgmont Road Car Park ~112 spaces Station Way Car Park ~802 spaces The Maltings ~770 spaces

See all 15 car parks in St Albans →

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