Fairhill Car Park Parking, Alston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CA9 3SW
- Capacity
- ~23 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Fairhill Car Park
Fairhill Car Park sits in Alston town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At roughly 23 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With only 23 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Fairhill Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 23 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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 Alston
Alston has 2 car parks in total, so Fairhill Car Park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Fairhill Car Park have?
Fairhill Car Park in Alston has approximately 23 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Fairhill Car Park?
Parking at Fairhill Car Park is free of charge.
When is Fairhill Car Park busiest?
Fairhill Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Fairhill Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Fairhill Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Fairhill Car Park?
Fairhill Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.