Spring Gardens Centre car park Parking, Buxton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Spring Gardens Centre car park
Spring Gardens Centre car park is a surface car park near Buxton railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At approximately 422 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. 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
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Buxton
Buxton has a good range of parking with 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Spring Gardens Centre car park full, Spring Gardens car park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. 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.