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

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About Braithwaite Fold

Located in Bowness on Windermere, Braithwaite Fold is a surface car park open to the public. At approximately 600 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by South Lakeland District Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Parking in Bowness on Windermere

Bowness on Windermere has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Braithwaite Fold is busy. Glebe Road Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy.

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