Bristol Street Parking, Swindon

Q: "How many parking spaces does Bristol Street Car Park have?"

"Bristol Street Car Park in Swindon has approximately 320 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Bristol Street Car Park?"

"Bristol Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Bristol Street Car Park busiest?"

"Bristol Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Bristol Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Bristol Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Bristol Street Car Park?"

"Bristol Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Swindon Borough Council."

320 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: SN1 5EQ
Capacity: ~320 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Swindon Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Bristol Street Car Park, Swindon.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Bristol Street Car Park

Bristol Street Car Park provides parking in Swindon, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At approximately 320 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Swindon Borough Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Bristol Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 320 spaces, that is roughly 192 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 128 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 Swindon

Swindon has an extensive choice of parking with over 42 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Brunel North Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 250m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Bristol Street Car Park have?

Bristol Street Car Park in Swindon has approximately 320 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Bristol Street Car Park?

Bristol Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Bristol Street Car Park busiest?

Bristol Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Bristol Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Bristol Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Bristol Street Car Park?

Bristol Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Swindon Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Brunel North Car Park 296m away Sheppard Street Car Park 307m away Swindon Station West Car Park 326m away Coach Parking 384m away Brunel West Car Park 400m away

More car parks in Swindon

Bath Road Car Park ~28 spaces Britannia Place Short Stay Car Park ~146 spaces Cavendish Square Car Park ~193 spaces Chapel Street Car Park ~84 spaces Clarence House Car Park ~94 spaces Coate Water Main Car Park ~100 spaces Designer Outlet Car Park - North A ~535 spaces Designer Outlet Car Park - North B ~647 spaces

See all 42 car parks in Swindon →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0