Cattle Market Parking, Ashbourne

50 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cattle Market is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DE6 1GQ
Capacity: 50 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Derbyshire Dales District Council
Blue badge bays: 3
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Auction Close
Other car parks within 500m: 4

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: St. John's Church (66m), Bowling Green Inn (168m), Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (282m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cattle Market, Ashbourne.
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 Cattle Market

Located in the heart of Ashbourne, Cattle Market provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 50 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Derbyshire Dales 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. With 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 45 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 Ashbourne

There are 12 car parks across Ashbourne, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Cattle Market full, Market Place (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Cattle Market

Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 2 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is St. John’s Church (place of worship), about 66 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 264 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 223 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 Cattle Market have?

Cattle Market in Ashbourne has 50 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is a paid car park.

When is Cattle Market busiest?

Cattle Market is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use.

When is Cattle Market quietest?

The best time to find a space at Cattle Market is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Cattle Market?

Cattle Market is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Market Place 224m away Cokayne Avenue 346m away Shawcroft 353m away Fishpond Meadow 430m away Ashbourne Bus Station 514m away

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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