Caldew Riverside Car Park Parking, Carlisle
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 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Caldew Riverside Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Carlisle’s main streets, Caldew Riverside Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 377 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Parking in Carlisle
Carlisle has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Tesco Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 250m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Caldew Riverside Car Park have?
Caldew Riverside Car Park in Carlisle has approximately 377 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Caldew Riverside Car Park?
Caldew Riverside Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Caldew Riverside Car Park busiest?
Caldew Riverside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Caldew Riverside Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Caldew Riverside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Caldew Riverside Car Park?
Caldew Riverside Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.