NT Hill Top Parking, Bowness on Windermere
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
NT Hill Top is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 17 of 27 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at NT Hill Top is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 20 of 27 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LA22 0LF
- Capacity
- 27 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust
- Blue badge bays
- 2
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Stones Lane
Nearby landmarks: Sawrey House Hotel (44m), Hill Top (71m), Tower Bank Arms (85m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About NT Hill Top
NT Hill Top caters to leisure visitors in Bowness on Windermere, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With space for around 27 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by National Trust.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
NT Hill Top is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Bowness on Windermere
There are 5 car parks across Bowness on Windermere, so you have options if your first choice is full.
What’s near NT Hill Top
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Sawrey House Hotel (hotel), about 44 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does NT Hill Top have?
NT Hill Top in Bowness on Windermere has 27 parking spaces.
Is parking free at NT Hill Top?
NT Hill Top is a paid car park.
When is NT Hill Top busiest?
NT Hill Top is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 17 of 27 spaces in use.
When is NT Hill Top quietest?
The best time to find a space at NT Hill Top is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 20 of 27 spaces free.
What kind of car park is NT Hill Top?
NT Hill Top is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.