The Maltings Parking, St Albans

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Maltings have?"

"The Maltings in St Albans has approximately 770 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at The Maltings?"

"The Maltings is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Maltings busiest?"

"The Maltings is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 701 of ~770 spaces in use."

Q: "When is The Maltings quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at The Maltings is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 531 of ~770 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is The Maltings?"

"The Maltings is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by The Maltings."

770 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

The Maltings is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 701 of ~770 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Maltings is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 531 of ~770 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AL1 1PX
Capacity: ~770 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: The Maltings

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Maltings, 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 The Maltings

The Maltings sits in St Albans town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 770 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by The Maltings.

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

The Maltings is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 770 spaces, that is roughly 693 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 77 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. If The Maltings is full, London Road Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Maltings have?

The Maltings in St Albans has approximately 770 parking spaces.

Is parking free at The Maltings?

The Maltings is a paid car park.

When is The Maltings busiest?

The Maltings is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 701 of ~770 spaces in use.

When is The Maltings quietest?

The best time to find a space at The Maltings is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 531 of ~770 spaces free.

What kind of car park is The Maltings?

The Maltings is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by The Maltings.

Nearby Car Parks

London Road Car Park 143m away London Road Car Park 154m away Civic Centre car park 241m away Bricket Road North Surface Car Park 323m away Russell Avenue Car Parks 364m away

More car parks in St Albans

Drovers Way Car Park ~237 spaces Gombards Car Park ~62 spaces Parking Heartwood Forest ~254 spaces Parking Heartwood Forest ~216 spaces Premiere Parking Quadrant ~100 spaces Ridgmont Road Car Park ~112 spaces Station Way Car Park ~802 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