Castle Quay South Carpark Parking, Banbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Castle Quay South Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 148 of 250 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Castle Quay South Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 188 of 250 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- OX16 2DY
- Capacity
- 250 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 20
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Spiceball Park Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: General Foods Club (81m), Banbury Flood Defences (92m), Premier Inn (99m)
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 South Carpark
Castle Quay South Carpark provides parking in Banbury, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. There are around 250 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 250 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Castle Quay South Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 250 spaces, that is roughly 150 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 100 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. If Castle Quay South Carpark is full, Riverside Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Castle Quay South Carpark
Within a 500-metre walk there are 12 shops, 14 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is General Foods Club, about 81 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 308 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 85 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 South Carpark have?
Castle Quay South Carpark in Banbury has 250 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Quay South Carpark?
Castle Quay South Carpark is a paid car park.
When is Castle Quay South Carpark busiest?
Castle Quay South Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 148 of 250 spaces in use.
When is Castle Quay South Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Castle Quay South Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 188 of 250 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Castle Quay South Carpark?
Castle Quay South Carpark is a car park with multi-storey parking.