Smith's Island Car Park Parking, Bakewell

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. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.

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.

Busyness in detail

Smith’s Island Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 658 spaces, that is roughly 526 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 132 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

Bakewell has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Smith’s Island Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Bakewell Bridge Car Park, about 250m from here.