Market Place Parking, Ashbourne

Q: "How many parking spaces does Market Place have?"

"Market Place in Ashbourne has approximately 48 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Market Place?"

"Market Place is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Market Place busiest?"

"Market Place tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Market Place quietest?"

"The quietest period for Market Place is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Market Place?"

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

48 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: DE6 1EU
Capacity: ~48 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Derbyshire Dales District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Market Place, 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 Market Place

Market Place sits in Ashbourne town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 48 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Market Place is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 43 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

With 12 car parks in Ashbourne, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Shawcroft is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Market Place have?

Market Place in Ashbourne has approximately 48 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Market Place?

Market Place is a paid car park.

When is Market Place busiest?

Market Place tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Market Place quietest?

The quietest period for Market Place is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Market Place?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Shawcroft 201m away Cattle Market 224m away Ashbourne Bus Station 293m away Fishpond Meadow 303m away Cokayne Avenue 421m away

More car parks in Ashbourne

Ashbourne Swimming Pool ~87 spaces Clifton Road ~36 spaces Narlows Lane Car Park ~40 spaces Thorpe Car Park ~81 spaces Tissington Trail Overspill Car Park ~187 spaces Tissington Trail Car Park ~38 spaces

See all 12 car parks in 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

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