Nationwide Car Park D Parking, Swindon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Nationwide Car Park D is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 222 of ~317 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Nationwide Car Park D is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 228 of ~317 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SN38 1GN
- Capacity
- ~317 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Pipers Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Croft Campus (143m), Croft Trail (185m), Croft Wood (454m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Nationwide Car Park D
Nationwide Car Park D caters to leisure visitors in Swindon, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 317 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Nationwide Car Park D is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 317 spaces, that is roughly 222 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 95 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Swindon
Swindon has an extensive choice of parking with over 42 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. Nationwide Car Park B (Car Share Only) is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Nationwide Car Park D
The closest landmark is Croft Campus, about 143 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 89 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 Nationwide Car Park D have?
Nationwide Car Park D in Swindon has approximately 317 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Nationwide Car Park D busiest?
Nationwide Car Park D is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 222 of ~317 spaces in use.
When is Nationwide Car Park D quietest?
The best time to find a space at Nationwide Car Park D is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 228 of ~317 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Nationwide Car Park D?
Nationwide Car Park D is a leisure tourist car park.