Wood Street Car Park Parking, Taunton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- TA1 1UN
- Capacity
- ~194 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Somerset 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 | 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 Wood Street Car Park
Wood Street Car Park is a surface car park in Taunton town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 194 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Somerset Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 194 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Wood Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 194 spaces, that is roughly 165 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 29 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 Taunton
There are 22 car parks across Taunton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Morrisons Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Wood Street Car Park have?
Wood Street Car Park in Taunton has approximately 194 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Wood Street Car Park?
Wood Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Wood Street Car Park busiest?
Wood Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Wood Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Wood Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Wood Street Car Park?
Wood Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Somerset Council.