McDonald's Parking, Bulwell — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does McDonald's have?"

"McDonald's in Bulwell has approximately 25 parking spaces."

Q: "When is McDonald's busiest?"

"McDonald's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~25 spaces in use."

Q: "When is McDonald's quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at McDonald's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~25 spaces free."

25 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

McDonald's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~25 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at McDonald's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~25 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: NG7 7FB
Capacity: ~25 spaces
Type: Generic

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for McDonald's, Bulwell.
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 McDonald’s

McDonald’s offers general parking in Bulwell for visitors and locals. With space for around 25 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods.

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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.

Busyness in detail

McDonald’s is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 12 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 Bulwell

There are 7 car parks across Bulwell, so you have options if your first choice is full.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does McDonald's have?

McDonald's in Bulwell has approximately 25 parking spaces.

When is McDonald's busiest?

McDonald's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~25 spaces in use.

When is McDonald's quietest?

The best time to find a space at McDonald's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~25 spaces free.

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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