Shawcroft Parking, Ashbourne — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Shawcroft have?"

"Shawcroft in Ashbourne has approximately 191 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Shawcroft?"

"Shawcroft is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Shawcroft busiest?"

"Shawcroft is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 174 of ~191 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Shawcroft quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Shawcroft is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 132 of ~191 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Shawcroft?"

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

191 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Shawcroft is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 174 of ~191 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shawcroft is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 132 of ~191 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DE6 1GD
Capacity: ~191 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 Shawcroft, 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 Shawcroft

Located in the heart of Ashbourne, Shawcroft provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 191 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Derbyshire Dales District Council operates this car park.

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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Shawcroft is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 191 spaces, that is roughly 172 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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. If Shawcroft is full, Fishpond Meadow 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 Shawcroft have?

Shawcroft in Ashbourne has approximately 191 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Shawcroft?

Shawcroft is a paid car park.

When is Shawcroft busiest?

Shawcroft is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 174 of ~191 spaces in use.

When is Shawcroft quietest?

The best time to find a space at Shawcroft is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 132 of ~191 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Shawcroft?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Fishpond Meadow 103m away Market Place 201m away Ashbourne Bus Station 242m away Cattle Market 353m away Cokayne Avenue 354m 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