Bruce Embankment Parking, St Andrews
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Bruce Embankment is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 107 of 157 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Bruce Embankment is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 113 of 157 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- KY16 9AB
- Capacity
- 157 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Bruce Embankment
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: R&A World Golf Museum (71m), Bow Butts (130m), St Andrews Aquarium (145m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bruce Embankment
Visitors to leisure facilities in St Andrews will find parking at Bruce Embankment, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. There are around 157 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Bruce Embankment is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 157 spaces, that is roughly 110 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 47 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 Andrews
With 4 car parks in St Andrews, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Kinburn Tennis Club is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Bruce Embankment
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is R&A World Golf Museum (museum), about 71 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 466 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bruce Embankment have?
Bruce Embankment in St Andrews has 157 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Bruce Embankment?
Bruce Embankment is a paid car park.
When is Bruce Embankment busiest?
Bruce Embankment is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 107 of 157 spaces in use.
When is Bruce Embankment quietest?
The best time to find a space at Bruce Embankment is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 113 of 157 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Bruce Embankment?
Bruce Embankment is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.