Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay Parking, Atherstone
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 126 of ~147 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 110 of ~147 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CV9 9SA
- Capacity
- ~147 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Woolpack Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Atherstone Cons Crown Green Bowling Club (55m), Old Bank House (58m), Hat and Beaver (82m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay
Located in the heart of Atherstone, Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 147 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
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
Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 147 spaces, that is roughly 125 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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 Atherstone
With 4 car parks in Atherstone, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Station Street Short Stay, about 200m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Atherstone Cons Crown Green Bowling Club, about 55 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 192 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 242 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 Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay have?
Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay in Atherstone has approximately 147 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay?
Parking at Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is free of charge.
When is Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay busiest?
Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 126 of ~147 spaces in use.
When is Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 110 of ~147 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay?
Woolpack Way Car Park - Short Stay is a town centre car park with surface parking.