Bridge Street Car Park Parking, Banchory
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Bridge Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 21 of 24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Bridge Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 18 of 24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB31 5SY
- Capacity
- 24 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Bridge Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Douglas Arms Hotel (88m), The Stag Hotel (108m), Banchory Ternan West Parish Church (134m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bridge Street Car Park
As a town centre car park in Banchory, Bridge Street Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It has an estimated 24 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Bridge Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Banchory
There are 6 car parks across Banchory, so you have options if your first choice is full. Bellfield Car Park (Free) is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Bridge Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Douglas Arms Hotel (hotel), about 88 metres away. The main cluster of shops sits roughly 193 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 110 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 Bridge Street Car Park have?
Bridge Street Car Park in Banchory has 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Bridge Street Car Park?
Parking at Bridge Street Car Park is free of charge.
When is Bridge Street Car Park busiest?
Bridge Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 21 of 24 spaces in use.
When is Bridge Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Bridge Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 18 of 24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Bridge Street Car Park?
Bridge Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.