Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park Parking, Swindon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SN1 2DL
- Capacity
- ~840 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Swindon 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 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park
Located in the heart of Swindon, Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At approximately 840 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Swindon Borough Council.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 840 spaces, that is roughly 798 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 42 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 offers over 42 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. Fleming Way Multi-Storey Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, 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 Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park have?
Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park in Swindon has approximately 840 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park?
Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park busiest?
Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park?
Whalebridge Long-Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Swindon Borough Council.