Goytsclough Quarry Car Park Parking, Buxton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 36 of ~54 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 39 of ~54 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Capacity
- ~54 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Nearby landmarks: Hartington Upper Quarter (329m), Goyt Valley (735m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Goytsclough Quarry Car Park
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Buxton, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. With around 54 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 54 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 35 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Buxton
There are 19 car parks across Buxton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
What’s near Goytsclough Quarry Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Hartington Upper Quarter, about 329 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Goytsclough Quarry Car Park have?
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park in Buxton has approximately 54 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Goytsclough Quarry Car Park?
Parking at Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is free of charge.
When is Goytsclough Quarry Car Park busiest?
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 36 of ~54 spaces in use.
When is Goytsclough Quarry Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 39 of ~54 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Goytsclough Quarry Car Park?
Goytsclough Quarry Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.