Gombards Parking, St Albans — Best Time to Park

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

"Gombards Car Park in St Albans has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Gombards Car Park busiest?"

"Gombards Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 56 of ~62 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Gombards Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Gombards Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 43 of ~62 spaces free."

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

"Gombards Car Park is a town centre car park."

62 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Gombards Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 56 of ~62 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gombards Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 43 of ~62 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AL3 5EN
Capacity: ~62 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Gombards 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 Gombards Car Park

As a town centre car park in St Albans, Gombards Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 62 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Gombards Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 56 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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

St Albans has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Gombards Car Park full, Premiere Parking (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Gombards Car Park have?

Gombards Car Park in St Albans has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Gombards Car Park busiest?

Gombards Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 56 of ~62 spaces in use.

When is Gombards Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Gombards Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 43 of ~62 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Gombards Car Park?

Gombards Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Premiere Parking 144m away Russell Avenue Car Parks 170m away Drovers Way Car Park 175m away Civic Centre car park 433m away Bricket Road North Surface Car Park 508m 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

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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