Tesco Car Park Parking, Banchory
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Tesco Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 287 of ~456 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Tesco Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 337 of ~456 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AB31 5NY
- Capacity
- ~456 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Tesco
- Nearest road
- North Deeside Road
Nearby landmarks: Tesco (89m), Woodend Playing Fields (222m), Banchory Christian Fellowship (332m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tesco Car Park
Tesco Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Banchory, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 456 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. The car park is managed by Tesco.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Tesco Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 456 spaces, that is roughly 296 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 Banchory
Banchory has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Tesco Car Park is busy.
What’s near Tesco Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Tesco (supermarket), about 89 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 Tesco Car Park have?
Tesco Car Park in Banchory has approximately 456 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Tesco Car Park busiest?
Tesco Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 287 of ~456 spaces in use.
When is Tesco Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Tesco Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 337 of ~456 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Tesco Car Park?
Tesco Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Tesco.