Octagon Parking, Bolton — Best Time to Park

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

"Octagon Car Park in Bolton has approximately 508 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Octagon Car Park?"

"Octagon Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Octagon Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Octagon Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Octagon Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks."

508 total spaces

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 1SN
Capacity: ~508 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Octagon 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 Octagon Car Park

As a town centre car park in Bolton, Octagon Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 508 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by National Car Parks.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Octagon Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 508 spaces, that is roughly 457 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 51 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

There are 18 car parks across Bolton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Back Cheapside 2 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 Octagon Car Park have?

Octagon Car Park in Bolton has approximately 508 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Octagon Car Park?

Octagon Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Octagon Car Park busiest?

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

When is Octagon Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Octagon Car Park?

Octagon Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Back Cheapside 2 Car Park 121m away Back Cheapside Car Park 123m away Morrisons Parking 189m away Bolton Shopping Park Parking 369m away St Edmund Street Car Park 425m 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