299 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Barnstaple Central Car Park, Barnstaple.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Barnstaple Central Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Barnstaple’s main streets, Barnstaple Central Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 299 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by North Devon Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Barnstaple

Barnstaple Central Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Barnstaple, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. The nearest alternative is Civic Centre parking, around 600m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Barnstaple Central Car Park have?

Barnstaple Central Car Park in Barnstaple has approximately 299 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Barnstaple Central Car Park?

Barnstaple Central Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Barnstaple Central Car Park busiest?

Barnstaple Central Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Barnstaple Central Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Barnstaple Central Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Barnstaple Central Car Park?

Barnstaple Central Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by North Devon Council.

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