NT Hill Top Parking, Bowness on Windermere

Q: "How many parking spaces does NT Hill Top have?"

"NT Hill Top in Bowness on Windermere has approximately 27 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at NT Hill Top?"

"NT Hill Top is a paid car park."

Q: "When is NT Hill Top busiest?"

"NT Hill Top tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is NT Hill Top quietest?"

"The quietest period for NT Hill Top is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is NT Hill Top?"

"NT Hill Top is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust."

27 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: LA22 0LF
Capacity: ~27 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Trust

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for NT Hill Top, Bowness on Windermere.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

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

About NT Hill Top

NT Hill Top provides parking in Bowness on Windermere, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. 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

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 14 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does NT Hill Top have?

NT Hill Top in Bowness on Windermere has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is NT Hill Top quietest?

The quietest period for NT Hill Top is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is NT Hill Top?

NT Hill Top is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust.

More car parks in Bowness on Windermere

Braithwaite Fold ~600 spaces Esthwaite Water PAy & Display ~33 spaces Glebe Road Car Park ~120 spaces Rayrigg Road Car Park ~205 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0