Kingsmead Car Park Parking, Stafford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ST16 3AD
- Capacity
- ~480 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Stafford Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Kingsmead Car Park
Kingsmead Car Park sits in Stafford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 480 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Stafford Borough Council operates this 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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Kingsmead Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 480 spaces, that is roughly 408 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 72 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 Stafford
Stafford has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Kingsmead Car Park is busy. Should you find Kingsmead Car Park full, Lammascote Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Kingsmead Car Park have?
Kingsmead Car Park in Stafford has approximately 480 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Kingsmead Car Park?
Kingsmead Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Kingsmead Car Park busiest?
Kingsmead Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Kingsmead Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Kingsmead Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Kingsmead Car Park?
Kingsmead Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Stafford Borough Council.