Nationwide Car Park E Parking, Swindon
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Nationwide Car Park E is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 238 of ~340 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Nationwide Car Park E is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 245 of ~340 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SN38 1YU
- Capacity
- ~340 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Glenwood Close
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: Great Copse (212m), Croft Campus (222m), Broome Manor Sewage Farm (268m)
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 E
Nationwide Car Park E caters to leisure visitors in Swindon, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 340 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Nationwide Car Park E is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 340 spaces, that is roughly 238 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 102 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. The nearest alternative is Nationwide Car Park C, about 100m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Nationwide Car Park E
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Great Copse, about 212 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 113 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 E have?
Nationwide Car Park E in Swindon has approximately 340 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Nationwide Car Park E busiest?
Nationwide Car Park E is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 238 of ~340 spaces in use.
When is Nationwide Car Park E quietest?
The best time to find a space at Nationwide Car Park E is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 245 of ~340 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Nationwide Car Park E?
Nationwide Car Park E is a leisure tourist car park.