Furness College Car Park Parking, Barrow-in-Furness
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Furness College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 218 of ~404 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Furness College Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 311 of ~404 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LA14 2NW
- Capacity
- ~404 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Furness College Car Park
Furness College Car Park offers general parking in Barrow-in-Furness for visitors and locals. With around 404 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. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Furness College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 404 spaces, that is roughly 222 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 182 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 Barrow-in-Furness
With 9 car parks in Barrow-in-Furness, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Furness College Car Park is full, Bessemer Way Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Furness College Car Park have?
Furness College Car Park in Barrow-in-Furness has approximately 404 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Furness College Car Park?
Parking at Furness College Car Park is free of charge.
When is Furness College Car Park busiest?
Furness College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 218 of ~404 spaces in use.
When is Furness College Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Furness College Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 311 of ~404 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Furness College Car Park?
Furness College Car Park is a car park with surface parking.