Russell Avenue Car Parks Parking, St Albans

Q: "How many parking spaces does Russell Avenue Car Parks have?"

"Russell Avenue Car Parks in St Albans has approximately 375 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Russell Avenue Car Parks?"

"Russell Avenue Car Parks is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Russell Avenue Car Parks busiest?"

"Russell Avenue Car Parks tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Russell Avenue Car Parks quietest?"

"The quietest period for Russell Avenue Car Parks is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Russell Avenue Car Parks?"

"Russell Avenue Car Parks is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

375 total spaces (est.)

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: AL3 5EB
Capacity: ~375 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Russell Avenue Car Parks, 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 Russell Avenue Car Parks

Positioned within walking distance of St Albans’s main streets, Russell Avenue Car Parks caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 375 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. 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. This is a paid 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Russell Avenue Car Parks is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 375 spaces, that is roughly 338 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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

With 15 car parks in St Albans, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Premiere Parking 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 Russell Avenue Car Parks have?

Russell Avenue Car Parks in St Albans has approximately 375 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Russell Avenue Car Parks?

Russell Avenue Car Parks is a paid car park.

When is Russell Avenue Car Parks busiest?

Russell Avenue Car Parks tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Russell Avenue Car Parks quietest?

The quietest period for Russell Avenue Car Parks is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Russell Avenue Car Parks?

Russell Avenue Car Parks is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Premiere Parking 26m away Drovers Way Car Park 48m away Gombards Car Park 170m away Civic Centre car park 263m away Bricket Road North Surface Car Park 344m 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