Acredale Parking, Bathgate
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Acredale is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 142 of 165 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Acredale is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 124 of 165 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH48 1PP
- Capacity
- 165 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- West Lothian Council
- Nearest road
- Engine Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: The Ballencrieff (90m), The Foundry (123m), Bank of Scotland (132m)
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 Acredale
Acredale sits in Bathgate town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At roughly 165 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. West Lothian Council operates this car park.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Acredale is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 165 spaces, that is roughly 140 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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 Bathgate
With 5 car parks in Bathgate, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Acredale full, Hopetoun Street (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Acredale
Within a 500-metre walk there are 6 shops, 9 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Ballencrieff (pub), about 90 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 174 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 162 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 Acredale have?
Acredale in Bathgate has 165 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Acredale?
Acredale is a paid car park.
When is Acredale busiest?
Acredale is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 142 of 165 spaces in use.
When is Acredale quietest?
The best time to find a space at Acredale is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 124 of 165 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Acredale?
Acredale is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by West Lothian Council.