City Gates Parking, Swansea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
City Gates is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 216 of ~248 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at City Gates is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 174 of ~248 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SA1 1ED
- Capacity
- ~248 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
Prices: £1.20 (1 hour) to £12.00 (24 hours)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About City Gates
Located in the heart of Swansea, City Gates provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With approximately 248 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. 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. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
City Gates is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 248 spaces, that is roughly 211 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 Swansea
Swansea has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find City Gates full, Salubrious Place (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 City Gates have?
City Gates in Swansea has approximately 248 parking spaces.
Is parking free at City Gates?
City Gates is a paid car park.
When is City Gates busiest?
City Gates is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 87% full — roughly 216 of ~248 spaces in use.
When is City Gates quietest?
The best time to find a space at City Gates is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 174 of ~248 spaces free.
What kind of car park is City Gates?
City Gates is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.