King Street Parking, Ambleside — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does King Street Car Park have?"

"King Street Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 29 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at King Street Car Park?"

"King Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is King Street Car Park busiest?"

"King Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is King Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for King Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is King Street Car Park?"

"King Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Lakeland District Council."

29 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: LA22 0BT
Capacity: ~29 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: South Lakeland District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for King Street Car Park, Ambleside.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About King Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Ambleside’s main streets, King Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 29 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by South Lakeland District Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.

Busyness in detail

King Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 29 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Ambleside

With 9 car parks in Ambleside, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find King Street Car Park full, Lake Road Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does King Street Car Park have?

King Street Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 29 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at King Street Car Park?

King Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is King Street Car Park busiest?

King Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is King Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for King Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is King Street Car Park?

King Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Lakeland District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Lake Road Car Park 70m away Miller Bridge 320m away Low Fold 474m away

More car parks in Ambleside

Broadgate Meadow Car Park ~118 spaces Elterwater Car Park ~45 spaces Red Bank Road Car Park ~91 spaces Rydal Pelter Bridge Car Park ~25 spaces Thirteen Valleys Car Park ~54 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0