Church Square Car Park Parking, Ballater
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- AB35 5NE
- Capacity
- ~89 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Aberdeenshire 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 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Church Square Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Ballater’s main streets, Church Square Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 89 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Aberdeenshire Council.
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. With 89 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Church Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 89 spaces, that is roughly 71 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Ballater
Church Square Car Park is one of just 1 car parks in Ballater, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Church Square Car Park have?
Church Square Car Park in Ballater has approximately 89 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Church Square Car Park?
Parking at Church Square Car Park is free of charge.
When is Church Square Car Park busiest?
Church Square Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Church Square Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Church Square Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Church Square Car Park?
Church Square Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Aberdeenshire Council.