211 total spaces (est.)
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 William Thompson Short Stay Car park, Burnley.
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 William Thompson Short Stay Car park

Located in the heart of Burnley, William Thompson Short Stay Car park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 211 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Burnley Borough Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Burnley

William Thompson Short Stay Car park is one of just 2 car parks in Burnley, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find William Thompson Short Stay Car park full, Dean Mill Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does William Thompson Short Stay Car park have?

William Thompson Short Stay Car park in Burnley has approximately 211 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at William Thompson Short Stay Car park?

William Thompson Short Stay Car park is a paid car park.

When is William Thompson Short Stay Car park busiest?

William Thompson Short Stay Car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is William Thompson Short Stay Car park quietest?

The quietest period for William Thompson Short Stay Car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is William Thompson Short Stay Car park?

William Thompson Short Stay Car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Burnley Borough Council.

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