Parking Near Mermaid Quay, Butetown
Where Can I Park for Mermaid Quay?
For Mermaid Quay, a Cardiff, CF10 driveway space is 328 yards away at £4.50 an hour. Hansen Court is 0.5 miles away at £5 a day, which can suit a longer stay. The centre’s car park has 679 spaces and ticketless operation, while Cardiff Bay railway station is 0.3 miles away, around a 6-minute walk.
- Address
- Cei'r Fôr-forwyn, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Space in Cardiff, CF10 - Ajuda Ltd, 328 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Bay railway station, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Parking Near Butetown
Mermaid Quay beside Cardiff Bay, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less time circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
Other Car Parks Around Cardiff Bay
NCP lists Cardiff Bay parking for visitors approaching from the M4, with drivers leaving at Junction 33 and exiting the A4232 at the junction signposted to Techniquest and Mermaid Quay (ncp.co.uk). This gives drivers coming from the motorway a named route into the waterfront area rather than requiring a city-centre approach.
The centre’s car park has been described as reopened after reconstruction, with capacity for hundreds of extra vehicles and dedicated cycle parking (visitcardiff.com). Cardiff Harbour also identifies bus stops serving the centre and provides a Blue Badge parking helpline on 029 2087 3232, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12pm (cardiffharbour.com).
Parksy Spaces Close to Mermaid Quay
Parksy lists a driveway space in Cardiff, CF10, 328 yards away, at £4.50 an hour. A space at Rimini House in Cardiff Bay is 0.4 miles away and costs £8 an hour, while secure parking at Hansen Court is 0.5 miles away at £5 a day.
Near Grangetown Health Centre, a space is 0.7 miles away at £4.20 a day. Two further spaces are listed at Asda Cardiff Bay and Novotel Cardiff Roxby Court, both 0.8 miles away, at £4 an hour and £6.50 an hour respectively. The CF10 driveway or Hansen Court space can beat the centre tariff for a longer stay, while the daily-priced Grangetown space can suit a full day.
Busy Times and Parking Rules at the Waterfront
The centre’s car park is used by visitors to the Cardiff Bay waterfront, where the operator describes parking as convenient, secure and accessible (mermaidquay.co.uk). The centre’s published tariff is arranged by stay length, from up to 1 hour through to 6 to 12 hours, so the exit time matters when choosing between a quick visit and a longer meal or cinema trip.
Reconstruction added capacity for hundreds of vehicles and introduced dedicated cycle parking (visitcardiff.com). A later report records 679 spaces and ticketless operation (walesonline.co.uk). Drivers arriving for busy shopping periods or waterfront events have a larger facility than before, but should still allow time to enter and leave the car park during crowded periods.
Walking From Cardiff Bay Railway Station
Cardiff Bay railway station is the nearest station, 0.3 miles from Mermaid Quay, around a 6-minute walk. The short rail connection makes the centre practical for visitors who would rather avoid parking around the waterfront.
The destination is at Cei'r Fôr-forwyn, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ, near Butetown. Cardiff Harbour identifies bus stops for Mermaid Quay, and its directions page gives a Blue Badge parking helpline on 029 2087 3232, open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12pm (cardiffharbour.com).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Mermaid Quay?
For Mermaid Quay, a Cardiff, CF10 driveway space is 328 yards away at £4.50 an hour. Hansen Court is 0.5 miles away at £5 a day, which can suit a longer stay. The centre’s car park has 679 spaces and ticketless operation, while Cardiff Bay railway station is 0.3 miles away, around a 6-minute walk.
What Are the Closest Parking Spaces to Mermaid Quay?
The closest listed option is a driveway space in Cardiff, CF10, 328 yards away at £4.50 an hour. Rimini House in Cardiff Bay is 0.4 miles away at £8 an hour. Hansen Court is 0.5 miles away and costs £5 a day, offering another nearby option for visitors.
Is There Daily Parking Near Mermaid Quay?
Hansen Court offers secure parking 0.5 miles away at £5 a day. A space near Grangetown Health Centre is 0.7 miles away at £4.20 a day. These daily-priced spaces can suit a longer visit, with the Grangetown option specifically described as suitable for a full day.
How Many Spaces Does the Mermaid Quay Car Park Have?
A later report records 679 spaces and ticketless operation at the centre’s car park. Reconstruction added capacity for hundreds of vehicles and introduced dedicated cycle parking. During busy shopping periods or waterfront events, drivers should allow time to enter and leave the car park while the waterfront is crowded.
How Far Is Cardiff Bay Railway Station From Mermaid Quay?
Cardiff Bay railway station is 0.3 miles from the centre, around a 6-minute walk. The short rail connection makes the destination practical for visitors who would rather avoid parking around the waterfront. Bus stops serving the centre are also identified by Cardiff Harbour.
What Is the Blue Badge Parking Helpline for Mermaid Quay?
Cardiff Harbour provides a Blue Badge parking helpline on 029 2087 3232. It is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12pm. The destination is at Cei'r Fôr-forwyn, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ, near Butetown, and Cardiff Harbour also identifies bus stops serving the centre.
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