Thorpe Car Park Parking, Ashbourne
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE6 2AS
- Capacity
- ~81 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Peak District National Park
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Thorpe Car Park
Thorpe Car Park is a surface car park in Ashbourne, available for general parking. With around 81 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Peak District National Park.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 81 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Thorpe Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 81 spaces, that is roughly 45 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 36 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 Thorpe Car Park is full, Narlows Lane Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Thorpe Car Park have?
Thorpe Car Park in Ashbourne has approximately 81 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Thorpe Car Park?
Parking at Thorpe Car Park is free of charge.
When is Thorpe Car Park busiest?
Thorpe Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Thorpe Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Thorpe Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Thorpe Car Park?
Thorpe Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Peak District National Park.