Monsal Head Long Stay Parking, Bakewell
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Monsal Head Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 92 of ~180 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Monsal Head Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 148 of ~180 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DE45 1NL
- Capacity
- ~180 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Derbyshire Dales District Council
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 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Monsal Head Long Stay
Monsal Head Long Stay is a surface car park in Bakewell, available for general parking. With approximately 180 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Derbyshire Dales District Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Monsal Head Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 180 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 90 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 Bakewell
There are 7 car parks across Bakewell, so you have options if your first choice is full.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Monsal Head Long Stay have?
Monsal Head Long Stay in Bakewell has approximately 180 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Monsal Head Long Stay?
Monsal Head Long Stay is a paid car park.
When is Monsal Head Long Stay busiest?
Monsal Head Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 92 of ~180 spaces in use.
When is Monsal Head Long Stay quietest?
The best time to find a space at Monsal Head Long Stay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 148 of ~180 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Monsal Head Long Stay?
Monsal Head Long Stay is a car park with surface parking, operated by Derbyshire Dales District Council.