Lough Shore Parking, Antrim — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Lough Shore Car Park have?"

"Lough Shore Car Park in Antrim has approximately 239 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Lough Shore Car Park busiest?"

"Lough Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 122 of ~239 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Lough Shore Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Lough Shore Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 196 of ~239 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Lough Shore Car Park?"

"Lough Shore Car Park is a car park with surface parking."

239 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Lough Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 122 of ~239 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Lough Shore Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 196 of ~239 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BT41 4DQ
Capacity: ~239 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Lough Shore Car Park, Antrim.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

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

About Lough Shore Car Park

Lough Shore Car Park provides parking in Antrim, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 239 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 239 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Lough Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 239 spaces, that is roughly 120 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 119 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

Lough Shore Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Antrim, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Lough Shore Car Park have?

Lough Shore Car Park in Antrim has approximately 239 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Lough Shore Car Park busiest?

Lough Shore Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 122 of ~239 spaces in use.

When is Lough Shore Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Lough Shore Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 196 of ~239 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Lough Shore Car Park?

Lough Shore Car Park is a car park with surface parking.

More car parks in Antrim

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0