Thirteen Valleys Car Park Parking, Ambleside
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Thirteen Valleys Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 29 of ~54 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Thirteen Valleys Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 42 of ~54 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LA22 9SW
- Capacity
- ~54 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Lake District National Park Authority
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Thirteen Valleys Car Park
Thirteen Valleys Car Park provides parking in Ambleside, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 54 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Lake District National Park Authority.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Thirteen Valleys Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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. Should you find Thirteen Valleys Car Park full, Red Bank Road Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thirteen Valleys Car Park have?
Thirteen Valleys Car Park in Ambleside has approximately 54 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Thirteen Valleys Car Park busiest?
Thirteen Valleys Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 29 of ~54 spaces in use.
When is Thirteen Valleys Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Thirteen Valleys Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 42 of ~54 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Thirteen Valleys Car Park?
Thirteen Valleys Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lake District National Park Authority.