Slopes Parking, Buxton — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Slopes Car Park have?"

"Slopes Car Park in Buxton has approximately 94 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Slopes Car Park busiest?"

"Slopes Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 86 of ~94 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Slopes Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Slopes Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 65 of ~94 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Slopes Car Park?"

"Slopes Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

94 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Slopes Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 86 of ~94 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Slopes Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 65 of ~94 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SK17 6EL
Capacity: ~94 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Slopes Car Park, Buxton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Slopes Car Park

Slopes Car Park sits in Buxton town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 94 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.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Slopes Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 94 spaces, that is roughly 85 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Slopes Car Park is full, Market Place 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 Slopes Car Park have?

Slopes Car Park in Buxton has approximately 94 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Slopes Car Park busiest?

Slopes Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 86 of ~94 spaces in use.

When is Slopes Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Slopes Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 65 of ~94 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Slopes Car Park?

Slopes Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Market Place car park 94m away Market Place Car Park 207m away Market Street Car Park 287m away Spring Gardens Centre car park 330m away Cheshire Cheese Car Park 346m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0