Cattle Market Parking, Ashbourne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE6 1GQ
- Capacity
- ~50 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Cattle Market have?
Cattle Market in Ashbourne has approximately 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Cattle Market?
Cattle Market is a paid car park.
When is Cattle Market busiest?
Cattle Market tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Cattle Market quietest?
The quietest period for Cattle Market is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
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.