Saint David's Carpark Parking, Swansea

460 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Saint David's Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 419 of 460 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Saint David's Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 317 of 460 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SA1 3BW
Capacity: 460 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: MSCP
Nearest road: Oystermouth Road
Other car parks within 500m: 14

Nearby landmarks: St. Davids Priory Church (41m), Swansea Central Phase Two (90m), Travelodge (97m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Saint David's Carpark, Swansea.
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 Saint David’s Carpark

As a town centre car park in Swansea, Saint David’s Carpark is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At approximately 460 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. MSCP operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. 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

Saint David’s Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 460 spaces, that is roughly 414 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 46 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

With 17 car parks in Swansea, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Salubrious Place is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Saint David’s Carpark

Within a 500-metre walk there are 19 shops, 17 places to eat or drink and 16 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St. Davids Priory Church (place of worship), about 41 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 207 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 14 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 170 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 Saint David's Carpark have?

Saint David's Carpark in Swansea has 460 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Saint David's Carpark?

Saint David's Carpark is a paid car park.

When is Saint David's Carpark busiest?

Saint David's Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 419 of 460 spaces in use.

When is Saint David's Carpark quietest?

The best time to find a space at Saint David's Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 317 of 460 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Saint David's Carpark?

Saint David's Carpark is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by MSCP.

Nearby Car Parks

Salubrious Place 164m away City Gates 226m away Strand 373m away Pell Street 498m away Orchard Street 527m away

More car parks in Swansea

Fforestfach Park and Ride ~648 spaces High Street Multi-Storey (Long Stay) ~346 spaces Landore Park & Ride ~529 spaces Northampton Lane 84 spaces Orchard Street (NCP) ~305 spaces Pockett's Wharf Car Park ~64 spaces Royal Mail Depo Public Carpark ~36 spaces Singleton Hospital Car Park ~350 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