Fairview Car Park Parking, Barnstaple
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Fairview Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 137 of ~244 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Fairview Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 195 of ~244 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX31 1JS
- Capacity
- ~244 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Fair View
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: Pilton Park (126m), Barum Brewery (166m), R.P. Byrom & Son (179m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Fairview Car Park
Fairview Car Park is a car park in Barnstaple, available for general parking. With approximately 244 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Fairview Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 244 spaces, that is roughly 134 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 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. The nearest alternative is Civic Centre parking, around 400m from here. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Fairview Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 6 shops, 3 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Pilton Park (park), about 126 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 321 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 320 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 Fairview Car Park have?
Fairview Car Park in Barnstaple has approximately 244 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Fairview Car Park?
Fairview Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Fairview Car Park busiest?
Fairview Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 137 of ~244 spaces in use.
When is Fairview Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Fairview Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 195 of ~244 spaces free.