Parking Near Saint David's Centre, Cardiff
Where Can I Park for Saint David's Centre?
St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park is the most direct option, sitting above the shopping centre with 2,000 spaces and 24-hour operation. Published short-stay tariffs are £2.70 for the first hour, £3.50 for one to two hours and £4.50 for two to three hours. A secure 24/7 commercial garage 177 yd away costs £2.70 an hour.
- Address
- Grand Arcade, Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff, CF10 2EL
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Commercial Garage in Cardiff City Center, 177 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Cardiff Queen Street railway station, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
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Inside a shopping centre Photo: Pexels / Jimmy Liao
St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park Above the Centre
The centre’s own facility is St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park, a contemporary 24-hour car park with 2,000 spaces (visitcardiff.com). It sits above the shopping centre, making it the most direct choice for shoppers carrying bags or collecting larger purchases. St David’s lists the facility with its car park, premium parking, opening hours and tariff information (stdavidscardiff.com).
The centre also advertises a season pass, car wash and electric-vehicle facilities (stdavidscardiff.com).
Weekend Shopping and Busy-Day Parking at SDC
St David’s Dewi Sant is described as a 24-hour car parking facility, so early arrivals and late departures are supported by the car park’s published operating pattern (visitcardiff.com). The centre publishes separate opening-hours and tariff information for its parking facilities, while premium parking is presented as a distinct option (stdavidscardiff.com).
For a shorter visit, the published tariff steps up after each time band: the first hour is £2.70, one to two hours is £3.50 and two to three hours is £4.50 (totalguidetocardiff.co.uk). QwikPark advertises parking at £9 per day and premium parking from £12 for six hours (qwikpark.co.uk).
Parksy Spaces Around Grand Arcade
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 commercial garage 177 yd away at £2.70 an hour. A covered space at Capitol Shopping Centre is 309 yd away and costs £11 an hour. A secure monthly space in Cardiff City Centre is 319 yd away at £87 a month, while secure covered parking on Bute Terrace is 326 yd away at £90 a month.
A space at the Leonardo Hotel, Cardiff CF10, is 333 yd away and priced at £8.58 an hour. A secure 24/7 garage in central Cardiff is 0.2 mi away at £25 a day. The hourly garage is the closest listed alternative and matches the centre’s published first-hour rate, while the monthly spaces suit regular city-centre parking rather than a single shopping trip.
Westgate Street and Other Named Cardiff Car Parks
NCP identifies a car park on Westgate Street as parking close to St David’s Centre, describing it as a few minutes’ walk away (ncp.co.uk).
St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park is also named by Visit Cardiff as a 2,000-space, 24-hour facility above the shopping centre (visitcardiff.com). The centre’s own parking page separately lists premium parking, a season pass, a car wash and electric-vehicle facilities (stdavidscardiff.com). The named nearby options therefore include the centre car park and NCP’s Westgate Street facility, with the latter positioned as a short walk rather than directly above the shops.
Walking From Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest station, 0.2 mi from the centre and around a five-minute walk. It is the most convenient rail arrival point for shoppers travelling from Cardiff’s eastern city-centre approaches.
Cardiff Central railway station is around a seven-minute walk away, making it a practical alternative for trains arriving from other parts of Wales and the wider rail network. Cardiff Bay railway station is around a 19-minute walk away and is the least direct of the three named stations for reaching the centre on foot.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- Traveline Cymru
- Transport for Wales
- Parking at St David's Cardiff
- St Davids Centre parking
- ST DAVID'S DEWI SANT CAR PARK
- St David's Shopping Centre - Main Car Park
- Hassle-Free Parking at St. David's Cardiff with QwikPark
- St David's Parking Cardiff | £9 Per Day & Premium £12
- Parking in Cardiff | Cardiff's Best Car Parks
* 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 Saint David's Centre?
St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park is the most direct option, sitting above the shopping centre with 2,000 spaces and 24-hour operation. Published short-stay tariffs are £2.70 for the first hour, £3.50 for one to two hours and £4.50 for two to three hours. A secure 24/7 commercial garage 177 yd away costs £2.70 an hour.
Is the Car Park at Saint David's Centre Open 24 Hours?
St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park is described as a contemporary 24-hour facility with 2,000 spaces. Its position above the shopping centre makes it the most direct choice for shoppers carrying bags or collecting larger purchases. The centre also publishes separate parking opening-hours and tariff information, with premium parking presented as a distinct option.
How Much Does Short-Stay Parking Cost at Saint David's Centre?
The published tariff is £2.70 for the first hour, £3.50 for one to two hours and £4.50 for two to three hours. QwikPark advertises parking at £9 per day and premium parking from £12 for six hours. The tariff steps up after each time band, so the appropriate charge depends on the length of the visit.
What Are the Closest Alternative Car Parks to Saint David's Centre?
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 commercial garage 177 yd away at £2.70 an hour, making it the closest listed alternative. NCP identifies a car park on Westgate Street as a few minutes’ walk away. Other listed spaces include Capitol Shopping Centre at 309 yd and Leonardo Hotel at 333 yd.
Does Saint David's Centre Parking Have Electric-Vehicle Facilities?
The centre’s own parking page advertises electric-vehicle facilities, alongside a season pass and car wash. It also lists premium parking separately from the standard car park information. St David’s Dewi Sant Car Park is above the shopping centre and operates as a 24-hour parking facility with 2,000 spaces.
Which Railway Station Is Closest to Saint David's Centre?
Cardiff Queen Street railway station is the nearest named station, 0.2 mi from the centre and around a five-minute walk. Cardiff Central railway station is around a seven-minute walk away. Cardiff Bay railway station is around a 19-minute walk away, making it the least direct of the three named stations.
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