422 total spaces
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Key facts

Postcode
SK17 6BW
Capacity
~422 spaces
Type
Railway station
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
High Peak Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Spring Gardens Centre car park, Buxton.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon1953778272584843384353675829105
Tue1953778272584843384353675829105
Wed1953778272584843384353675829105
Thu1953778272584843384353675829105
Fri1953778272584843384858726234145
Sat5101924293434292924191410500
Sun5510141919191414101055000

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

About Spring Gardens Centre car park

Rail users heading to and from Buxton station will find Spring Gardens Centre car park conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. This is a major parking facility with approximately 422 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. High Peak Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Commuter demand drives the patterns here. Monday to Friday, expect the car park to be busy from around 7am as people catch morning trains. By mid-morning most spaces are taken for the day. If you’re travelling at the weekend, parking is much easier to find. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Spring Gardens Centre car park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 422 spaces, that is roughly 338 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 84 free. Quietest times: Sundays. 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. The nearest alternative is Spring Gardens car park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Spring Gardens Centre car park have?

Spring Gardens Centre car park in Buxton has approximately 422 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Spring Gardens Centre car park?

Spring Gardens Centre car park is a paid car park.

When is Spring Gardens Centre car park busiest?

Spring Gardens Centre car park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.

When is Spring Gardens Centre car park quietest?

The quietest period for Spring Gardens Centre car park is typically Sundays.

What kind of car park is Spring Gardens Centre car park?

Spring Gardens Centre car park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by High Peak Borough Council.

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