Saint Catherine's Park and Ride Parking, Winchester
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 411 of ~579 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 544 of ~579 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SO23 8RA
- Capacity
- ~579 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Winchester City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 17 | 42 | 63 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 17 | 38 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 38 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Saint Catherine’s Park and Ride
Drivers heading into Winchester can leave their vehicle at Saint Catherine’s Park and Ride and take advantage of the park and ride bus service. At approximately 579 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Winchester City Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. 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.
Busyness in detail
Saint Catherine’s Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 579 spaces, that is roughly 405 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 174 free. Quietest times: 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 Winchester
There are 23 car parks across Winchester, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Saint Catherine’s Park and Ride is full, Barfield Park and Ride is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Saint Catherine's Park and Ride have?
Saint Catherine's Park and Ride in Winchester has approximately 579 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Saint Catherine's Park and Ride?
Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is a paid car park.
When is Saint Catherine's Park and Ride busiest?
Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 411 of ~579 spaces in use.
When is Saint Catherine's Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 6% full — roughly 544 of ~579 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Saint Catherine's Park and Ride?
Saint Catherine's Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Winchester City Council.