Barnstaple Central Car Park Parking, Barnstaple
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX32 7DA
- Capacity
- ~299 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- North Devon Council
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 Barnstaple Central Car Park
Barnstaple Central Car Park is a surface car park in Barnstaple town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 299 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by North Devon Council.
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. With 299 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Barnstaple Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 299 spaces, that is roughly 254 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 45 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 Barnstaple
With only 3 car parks in Barnstaple, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Should you find Barnstaple Central Car Park full, Civic Centre parking (around 600m away) is the closest option. 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.