Lake Road Parking, Ambleside — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lake Road Car Park have?"

"Lake Road Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 53 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Lake Road Car Park?"

"Lake Road Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Lake Road Car Park busiest?"

"Lake Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Lake Road Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Lake Road Car Park?"

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

53 total spaces

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 0BZ
Capacity: ~53 spaces
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 Lake Road 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 Lake Road Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Ambleside’s main streets, Lake Road Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 53 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. South Lakeland District Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Lake Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 53 spaces, that is roughly 48 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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

There are 9 car parks across Ambleside, so you have options if your first choice is full. If Lake Road Car Park is full, King Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Lake Road Car Park have?

Lake Road Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 53 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Lake Road Car Park?

Lake Road Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Lake Road Car Park busiest?

Lake Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Lake Road Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Lake Road Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

King Street Car Park 70m away Miller Bridge 318m away Low Fold 405m 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