Arndale Car Park Parking, Accrington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BB5 6EU
- Capacity
- ~580 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Arndale Car Park
Arndale Car Park sits in Accrington town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 580 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Arndale Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 580 spaces, that is roughly 493 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 87 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, 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 Accrington
With 4 car parks in Accrington, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Arndale Car Park full, Aldi (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Arndale Car Park have?
Arndale Car Park in Accrington has approximately 580 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Arndale Car Park?
Arndale Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Arndale Car Park busiest?
Arndale Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Arndale Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Arndale Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Arndale Car Park?
Arndale Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.