230 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
BT43 6AW
Capacity
~230 spaces (estimated)
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Alexander Street Car Park, Ballymena.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51429486272777267625338191050
Tue51429486272777267625338191050
Wed51429486272777267625338191050
Thu51429486272777267625338191050
Fri51429536777827772675843241450
Sat51029587786918682725838191050
Sun55101934434843382919105500

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Alexander Street Car Park

Alexander Street Car Park is a surface car park in Ballymena town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 230 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options 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

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Alexander Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 230 spaces, that is roughly 207 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 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 Ballymena

With 20 car parks in Ballymena, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Alexander Street Car Park is full, Fairhill Shopping Centre Parking is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Alexander Street Car Park have?

Alexander Street Car Park in Ballymena has approximately 230 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Alexander Street Car Park?

Alexander Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Alexander Street Car Park busiest?

Alexander Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Alexander Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Alexander Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Alexander Street Car Park?

Alexander Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

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