Spring Gardens Centre car park Parking, Buxton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 43 | 53 | 67 | 58 | 29 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 19 | 53 | 77 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 48 | 58 | 72 | 62 | 34 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.