Market Place Car Park Parking, Banbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- OX16 5LG
- Capacity
- ~45 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 46 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 32 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 59 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 59 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 14 | 32 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 59 | 50 | 41 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 41 | 55 | 59 | 55 | 46 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Place Car Park
Market Place Car Park is a supermarket car park in Banbury, primarily intended for customers doing their shopping. The car park has approximately 45 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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
Banbury has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Castle Quay Car Park South is the nearest alternative at about 200m, 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 Market Place Car Park have?
Market Place Car Park in Banbury has approximately 45 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Market Place Car Park?
Market Place Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Market Place Car Park busiest?
Market Place Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.
When is Market Place Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Market Place Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Market Place Car Park?
Market Place Car Park is a supermarket car park with surface parking.