Wrekin Road Parking, Wellington, Shropshire
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Wrekin Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 98 of 132 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Wrekin Road is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 103 of 132 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- TF1 1YZ
- Capacity
- 132 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Height limit
- 1.83m
- Nearest road
- Victoria Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Nearby landmarks: Wellington Town Council (85m), Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre (121m), Wellington Express (145m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 23 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 23 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 23 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 23 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 23 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 23 | 47 | 63 | 70 | 74 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Wrekin Road
Positioned within walking distance of Wellington, Shropshire’s main streets, Wrekin Road caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With approximately 132 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
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. With 132 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Wrekin Road is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 132 spaces, that is roughly 99 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 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 Wellington, Shropshire
There are 4 car parks across Wellington, Shropshire, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Wrekin Road full, Belmont Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Wrekin Road
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Wellington Town Council (town hall), about 85 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 349 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 86 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 Wrekin Road have?
Wrekin Road in Wellington, Shropshire has 132 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Wrekin Road?
Parking at Wrekin Road is free of charge.
When is Wrekin Road busiest?
Wrekin Road is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 74% full — roughly 98 of 132 spaces in use.
When is Wrekin Road quietest?
The best time to find a space at Wrekin Road is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 103 of 132 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Wrekin Road?
Wrekin Road is a town centre car park with surface parking.