Visitor Car Park I Parking, Balerno
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Visitor Car Park I is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 119 of 233 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Visitor Car Park I is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 191 of 233 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH14 2EX
- Capacity
- 233 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Boundary Road North
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: Millennium Garden (192m), The Chaplaincy (269m), Central Woodlands (288m)
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 Visitor Car Park I
Visitor Car Park I offers general parking in Balerno for visitors and locals. At roughly 233 spaces, 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
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
Visitor Car Park I is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 233 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 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 Balerno
There are 6 car parks across Balerno, so you have options if your first choice is full. Car Park J is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Visitor Car Park I
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Millennium Garden (park), about 192 metres away. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 106 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 Visitor Car Park I have?
Visitor Car Park I in Balerno has 233 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Visitor Car Park I?
Parking at Visitor Car Park I is free of charge.
When is Visitor Car Park I busiest?
Visitor Car Park I is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 119 of 233 spaces in use.
When is Visitor Car Park I quietest?
The best time to find a space at Visitor Car Park I is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 191 of 233 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Visitor Car Park I?
Visitor Car Park I is a car park with surface parking.