Platt's Lane Lake Car Park Parking, Burscough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- L40 7TE
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- West Lancashire District 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 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Platt’s Lane Lake Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Burscough’s main streets, Platt’s Lane Lake Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. West Lancashire District Council operates this car park.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Platt’s Lane Lake Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Burscough
Burscough has 2 car parks in total, so Platt’s Lane Lake Car Park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Platt's Lane Lake Car Park have?
Platt's Lane Lake Car Park in Burscough has approximately 20 parking spaces.
When is Platt's Lane Lake Car Park busiest?
Platt's Lane Lake Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Platt's Lane Lake Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Platt's Lane Lake Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Platt's Lane Lake Car Park?
Platt's Lane Lake Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by West Lancashire District Council.