Racecourse Park and Ride Parking, West Bridgford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Racecourse Park and Ride
Racecourse Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of West Bridgford, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. At approximately 540 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in West Bridgford
There are 19 car parks across West Bridgford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Racecourse Park and Ride is full, Colwick Country Park Racecourse Road Car Park is around 700m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Racecourse Park and Ride have?
Racecourse Park and Ride in West Bridgford has approximately 540 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Racecourse Park and Ride busiest?
Racecourse Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Racecourse Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Racecourse Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Racecourse Park and Ride?
Racecourse Park and Ride is a park and ride car park.