Fishpond Meadow Parking, Ashbourne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE6 1GE
- Capacity
- ~125 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- 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 Fishpond Meadow
Fishpond Meadow is a surface car park in Ashbourne town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 125 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Derbyshire Dales District Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Fishpond Meadow is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 125 spaces, that is roughly 112 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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
With 12 car parks in Ashbourne, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Fishpond Meadow is full, Shawcroft is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Fishpond Meadow have?
Fishpond Meadow in Ashbourne has approximately 125 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Fishpond Meadow?
Parking at Fishpond Meadow is free of charge.
When is Fishpond Meadow busiest?
Fishpond Meadow tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Fishpond Meadow quietest?
The quietest period for Fishpond Meadow is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Fishpond Meadow?
Fishpond Meadow is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council.