Lower Car Park Parking, Bristol
Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full. The best time to find a space at Lower Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BS1 6GE
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Underground
- Height limit
- 2m
- Nearest road
- Canynge Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Nearby landmarks: Temple Street (97m), St Thomas Street (154m), Novotel (154m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lower Car Park
Located in Bristol, Lower Car Park is a underground car park open to the public. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility.
Busyness in detail
Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. 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 Bristol
Bristol has an extensive choice of parking with over 40 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Lower Car Park is full, Upper Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Lower Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 10 places to eat or drink and 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Temple Street, about 97 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 195 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 138 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 17.0 metres, which is around 5 decks.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lower Car Park busiest?
Lower Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full.
When is Lower Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Lower Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full.
What kind of car park is Lower Car Park?
Lower Car Park is a car park with underground parking.