Shopping & Weekend Parking (Shopping Quarter)
Parking in Winchester hub → Weekend-heavy shopper demand; divert overflow to Park & Ride.
The Brooks and Middle Brook Street reach ~95% occupancy on weekends. Divert to Park & Ride (27% weekend) when visiting the High Street.
The Brooks
Shopper
Weekday peak
88%
Weekend peak
95%
Capacity
299
Weekend-heavy; 95% Sat/Sun per data pack.
Middle Brook Street
Shopper
Weekday peak
88%
Weekend peak
95%
Capacity
44
Small capacity; avoid Saturdays.
Action: Avoid Middle Brook Street on Saturdays; use Park & Ride St Catherine’s for shoppers.
Planning impact: Station Approach displacement for businesses relying on commuter parking.
Commuter solutions: directories and last-mile options to keep revenue flowing.
