Fishpond Meadow Parking, Ashbourne

125 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Fishpond Meadow is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 114 of 125 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Fishpond Meadow is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 86 of 125 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DE6 1GE
Capacity: 125 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Derbyshire Dales District Council
Blue badge bays: 5
Surface: Dirt
Nearest road: Park Road
Other car parks within 500m: 5

Opening hours: 24/7

Nearby landmarks: Ashbourne Fire Station (51m), Park Road Lake (104m), Co-op Food (176m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Fishpond Meadow, 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 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.

What’s near Fishpond Meadow

Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops and 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Ashbourne Fire Station, about 51 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 268 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 130 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 Fishpond Meadow have?

Fishpond Meadow in Ashbourne has 125 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Fishpond Meadow?

Parking at Fishpond Meadow is free of charge.

When is Fishpond Meadow busiest?

Fishpond Meadow is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 114 of 125 spaces in use.

When is Fishpond Meadow quietest?

The best time to find a space at Fishpond Meadow is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 86 of 125 spaces free.

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.

Nearby Car Parks

Shawcroft 103m away Ashbourne Bus Station 292m away Market Place 303m away Cokayne Avenue 341m away Cattle Market 430m 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