Market Street Car Park Parking, Buxton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Market Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 51 of ~86 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Market Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 65 of ~86 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SK17 6GE
- Capacity
- ~86 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- High Peak 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 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Street Car Park
Market Street Car Park offers general parking in Buxton for visitors and locals. The car park has approximately 86 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. It is operated by High Peak Borough Council.
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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Market Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 86 spaces, that is roughly 52 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Buxton
There are 19 car parks across Buxton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Market Street Car Park is full, Cheshire Cheese Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Street Car Park have?
Market Street Car Park in Buxton has approximately 86 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Market Street Car Park?
Market Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Market Street Car Park busiest?
Market Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 51 of ~86 spaces in use.
When is Market Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Market Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 65 of ~86 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Market Street Car Park?
Market Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by High Peak Borough Council.