Broughshane Street Carpark Parking, Ballymena
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT43 7AA
- Capacity
- ~252 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Roads Service
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Broughshane Street Carpark
Positioned within walking distance of Ballymena’s main streets, Broughshane Street Carpark caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With approximately 252 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Roads Service.
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. With 252 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Broughshane Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 252 spaces, that is roughly 227 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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
Ballymena has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Alexander Street Car Park, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Broughshane Street Carpark have?
Broughshane Street Carpark in Ballymena has approximately 252 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Broughshane Street Carpark?
Broughshane Street Carpark is a paid car park.
When is Broughshane Street Carpark busiest?
Broughshane Street Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Broughshane Street Carpark quietest?
The quietest period for Broughshane Street Carpark is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Broughshane Street Carpark?
Broughshane Street Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Roads Service.