Charles Street Car Park Parking, Blackpool
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- FY1 3EG
- Capacity
- ~24 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Blackpool Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Charles Street Car Park
Charles Street Car Park is a surface car park in Blackpool town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 24 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Blackpool 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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Charles Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Blackpool
Blackpool offers over 41 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. East Topping Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Charles Street Car Park have?
Charles Street Car Park in Blackpool has approximately 24 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Charles Street Car Park busiest?
Charles Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Charles Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Charles Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Charles Street Car Park?
Charles Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Blackpool Council.