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

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About Smith’s Island Car Park

As a town centre car park in Bakewell, Smith’s Island Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. This is a major parking facility with approximately 658 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.

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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Parking in Bakewell

There are 7 car parks across Bakewell, so you have options if your first choice is full. The nearest alternative is Bakewell Bridge Car Park, about 250m from here.

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