Gideon Street Parking, Bathgate
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Gideon Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 41 of ~48 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Gideon Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 36 of ~48 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH48 4HD
- Capacity
- ~48 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- 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 | 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 Gideon Street
Gideon Street sits in Bathgate town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 48 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This car park offers free parking.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Gideon Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 48 spaces, that is roughly 41 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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
Bathgate has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Gideon Street is busy. The nearest alternative is Hopetoun Street, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Gideon Street have?
Gideon Street in Bathgate has approximately 48 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Gideon Street?
Parking at Gideon Street is free of charge.
When is Gideon Street busiest?
Gideon Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 41 of ~48 spaces in use.
When is Gideon Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Gideon Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 36 of ~48 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Gideon Street?
Gideon Street is a town centre car park.