Central Carpark Parking, Antrim
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Central Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 397 of ~462 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Central Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 347 of ~462 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT41 4DN
- Capacity
- ~462 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Nearest road
- Castle Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Castle Mall (75m), Barnardo's (102m), Ulster Bank (123m)
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 Central Carpark
Located in the heart of Antrim, Central Carpark provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 462 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Central Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 462 spaces, that is roughly 393 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 69 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 Antrim
With only 3 car parks in Antrim, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
What’s near Central Carpark
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Castle Mall, about 75 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 147 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 400 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Central Carpark have?
Central Carpark in Antrim has approximately 462 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Central Carpark busiest?
Central Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 397 of ~462 spaces in use.
When is Central Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Central Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 347 of ~462 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Central Carpark?
Central Carpark is a town centre car park.