Civic Centre parking Parking, Barnstaple
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX31 1AU
- Capacity
- ~232 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
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 Civic Centre parking
Positioned within walking distance of Barnstaple’s main streets, Civic Centre parking caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With approximately 232 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 232 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Civic Centre parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 232 spaces, that is roughly 197 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 35 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
Barnstaple has 3 car parks in total, so Civic Centre parking is an important option for the area. The nearest alternative is Fairview Car Park, around 400m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Civic Centre parking have?
Civic Centre parking in Barnstaple has approximately 232 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Civic Centre parking busiest?
Civic Centre parking tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Civic Centre parking quietest?
The quietest period for Civic Centre parking is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Civic Centre parking?
Civic Centre parking is a town centre car park.