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

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 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Octagon Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Bolton’s main streets, Octagon Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 508 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park. National Car Parks operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Parking in Bolton

Bolton has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Octagon Car Park full, Back Cheapside 2 Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. 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.

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