Church Street 1 Car Park Parking, Ballymena
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT43 7BB
- Capacity
- ~204 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 Church Street 1 Car Park
Church Street 1 Car Park sits in Ballymena town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With approximately 204 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Roads Service.
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. With 204 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Church Street 1 Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 204 spaces, that is roughly 184 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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. Church Street 2 Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Church Street 1 Car Park have?
Church Street 1 Car Park in Ballymena has approximately 204 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Church Street 1 Car Park?
Church Street 1 Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Church Street 1 Car Park busiest?
Church Street 1 Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Church Street 1 Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Church Street 1 Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Church Street 1 Car Park?
Church Street 1 Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Roads Service.