Potters Pond Car Park Parking, Wotton-under-Edge
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GL12 7JL
- Capacity
- ~21 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Stroud District Council
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 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Potters Pond Car Park
Potters Pond Car Park is a surface car park in Wotton-under-Edge town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With space for around 21 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Stroud District Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Potters Pond Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Wotton-under-Edge
Potters Pond Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in Wotton-under-Edge, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. The nearest alternative is The Chipping Car Park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Potters Pond Car Park have?
Potters Pond Car Park in Wotton-under-Edge has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Potters Pond Car Park?
Parking at Potters Pond Car Park is free of charge.
When is Potters Pond Car Park busiest?
Potters Pond Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Potters Pond Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Potters Pond Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Potters Pond Car Park?
Potters Pond Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Stroud District Council.