William Thompson Short Stay Car park Parking, Burnley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BB11 2BT
- Capacity
- ~211 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Burnley Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About William Thompson Short Stay Car park
Positioned within walking distance of Burnley’s main streets, William Thompson Short Stay Car park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 211 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Burnley Borough Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
William Thompson Short Stay Car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 211 spaces, that is roughly 158 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 53 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 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. Dean Mill Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
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.