Back Cheapside Parking, Bolton — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Back Cheapside Car Park have?"

"Back Cheapside Car Park in Bolton has approximately 18 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Back Cheapside Car Park?"

"Back Cheapside Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Back Cheapside Car Park busiest?"

"Back Cheapside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Back Cheapside Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Back Cheapside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Back Cheapside Car Park?"

"Back Cheapside Car Park is a town centre car park."

18 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BL1 1NE
Capacity: ~18 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Back Cheapside Car Park, Bolton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Back Cheapside Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Bolton’s main streets, Back Cheapside Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 18 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. There is a charge for 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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Back Cheapside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 18 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Bolton

With 18 car parks in Bolton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Back Cheapside Car Park full, Back Cheapside 2 Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Back Cheapside Car Park have?

Back Cheapside Car Park in Bolton has approximately 18 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Back Cheapside Car Park?

Back Cheapside Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Back Cheapside Car Park busiest?

Back Cheapside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Back Cheapside Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Back Cheapside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Back Cheapside Car Park?

Back Cheapside Car Park is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Back Cheapside 2 Car Park 22m away Octagon Car Park 123m away Morrisons Parking 277m away St Edmund Street Car Park 443m away Bolton Shopping Park Parking 453m away

More car parks in Bolton

Barrow Bridge Car Park ~42 spaces Deane Road ~337 spaces Doffcocker Lodge Car Park ~29 spaces Leverhulme Athletics Stadium Parking ~107 spaces Market Place Car Park Seven Acres Car Park ~20 spaces Swan Lane Car Park ~9 spaces The Brewhouse Car Park ~32 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0