The Galleries Parking, Bristol — Best Time to Park

516 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

The Galleries is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 418 of ~516 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Galleries is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 346 of ~516 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BS1 3XD
Capacity: ~516 spaces (estimated)
Type: Hospital
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Nearest road: Fairfax Street
Other car parks within 500m: 4

Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-23:00; Su 08:00-18:00

Nearby landmarks: The Galleries (43m), Bristol Eye Hospital Assessment Clinic (49m), St Peter's Church (96m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Galleries, Bristol.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Tue	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Wed	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Thu	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Fri	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Sat	10	19	33	43	48	52	52	48	43	38	28	19	14	10	5	5
Sun	10	14	24	33	38	43	43	38	33	28	24	14	10	10	5	5

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About The Galleries

The Galleries serves visitors and staff at the nearby hospital in Bristol, providing parking during what can be a stressful time. This is a major parking facility with approximately 516 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Parking pressure here peaks during late morning, driven by outpatient clinics and visiting hours. Afternoons after 3pm are usually calmer. Weekend demand is typically lower than weekdays, though visiting hours can still create spikes. 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

The Galleries is typically busiest on Monday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 516 spaces, that is roughly 413 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 103 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 Bristol

Bristol has an extensive choice of parking with over 40 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If The Galleries is full, Mall Galleries is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near The Galleries

Within a 500-metre walk there are 22 shops, 22 places to eat or drink and 10 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Galleries, about 43 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 58 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 188 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 The Galleries have?

The Galleries in Bristol has approximately 516 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at The Galleries?

The Galleries is a paid car park.

When is The Galleries busiest?

The Galleries is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 418 of ~516 spaces in use.

When is The Galleries quietest?

The best time to find a space at The Galleries is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 346 of ~516 spaces free.

What kind of car park is The Galleries?

The Galleries is a hospital car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Mall Galleries 20m away Nelson Street 183m away Rupert Street NCP 326m away Broadmead Car Park 335m away St James Barton Car Park 406m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Tue	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Wed	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Thu	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Fri	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Sat	10	19	33	43	48	52	52	48	43	38	28	19	14	10	5	5
Sun	10	14	24	33	38	43	43	38	33	28	24	14	10	10	5	5

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Tue	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Wed	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Thu	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Fri	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Sat	10	19	33	43	48	52	52	48	43	38	28	19	14	10	5	5
Sun	10	14	24	33	38	43	43	38	33	28	24	14	10	10	5	5

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Tue	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Wed	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Thu	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Fri	14	33	57	71	76	81	81	76	71	66	52	33	19	14	10	5
Sat	10	19	33	43	48	52	52	48	43	38	28	19	14	10	5	5
Sun	10	14	24	33	38	43	43	38	33	28	24	14	10	10	5	5