Chapel Lane Parking, Airdrie
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Chapel Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 100 of ~116 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Chapel Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 87 of ~116 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- ML6 6LF
- Capacity
- ~116 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- North Lanarkshire Council
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 Chapel Lane
Positioned within walking distance of Airdrie’s main streets, Chapel Lane caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 116 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by North Lanarkshire Council.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Chapel Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 116 spaces, that is roughly 99 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Airdrie
Airdrie has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Chapel Lane is busy. The nearest alternative is East High Street, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Chapel Lane have?
Chapel Lane in Airdrie has approximately 116 parking spaces.
When is Chapel Lane busiest?
Chapel Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 100 of ~116 spaces in use.
When is Chapel Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Chapel Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 87 of ~116 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Chapel Lane?
Chapel Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by North Lanarkshire Council.