Smith's Island Car Park Parking, Bakewell
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Smith’s Island Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Bakewell’s main streets, Smith’s Island Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 658 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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. If Smith’s Island Car Park is full, Bakewell Bridge Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Smith's Island Car Park have?
Smith's Island Car Park in Bakewell has approximately 658 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Smith's Island Car Park?
Smith's Island Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Smith's Island Car Park busiest?
Smith's Island Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Smith's Island Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Smith's Island Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Smith's Island Car Park?
Smith's Island Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.