Castle Quay Car Park South Parking, Banbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Castle Quay Car Park South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 236 of 400 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Castle Quay Car Park South is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 300 of 400 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX16 2DY
- Capacity
- 400 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Cherwell District Council
- Blue badge bays
- 50
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Cherwell Drive
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Prices: Mo-Sa 07:00-18:00: 1h £1.40, 2h £2.30, 3h £3.00, 4h £3.80, 5h £5.20, 5+h £7.20;Su,PH £1.40;18:00-07:00 free
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Premier Inn (38m), Lock 29 (57m), Superdrug (81m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Castle Quay Car Park South
Castle Quay Car Park South offers general parking in Banbury for visitors and locals. With around 400 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Cherwell District Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Castle Quay Car Park South is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 400 spaces, that is roughly 240 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 160 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 Banbury
With 13 car parks in Banbury, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Castle Quay Car Park South full, Compton Road Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Castle Quay Car Park South
Within a 500-metre walk there are 13 shops, 16 places to eat or drink and 8 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Premier Inn (hotel), about 38 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 220 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 76 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 Castle Quay Car Park South have?
Castle Quay Car Park South in Banbury has 400 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Quay Car Park South?
Castle Quay Car Park South is a paid car park.
When is Castle Quay Car Park South busiest?
Castle Quay Car Park South is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 236 of 400 spaces in use.
When is Castle Quay Car Park South quietest?
The best time to find a space at Castle Quay Car Park South is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 300 of 400 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Castle Quay Car Park South?
Castle Quay Car Park South is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Cherwell District Council.