Caldew Riverside Parking, Carlisle

Q: "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)."

Q: "Is parking free at Caldew Riverside Car Park?"

"Caldew Riverside Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Caldew Riverside Car Park busiest?"

"Caldew Riverside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "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."

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

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

377 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CA3 8UF
Capacity: ~377 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Caldew Riverside Car Park, Carlisle.
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 Caldew Riverside Car Park

Caldew Riverside Car Park is a surface car park in Carlisle town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 377 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. 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.

Busyness in detail

Caldew Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 377 spaces, that is roughly 339 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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 Carlisle

With 13 car parks in Carlisle, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Tesco Car Park 267m away Devonshire Walk Car Park 484m away The Lanes-Multistory 526m away Bitts Park Car Park 527m away Lowther Street Car Park 577m away

More car parks in Carlisle

Capital Building Car Park ~109 spaces Cecil Street Car Park ~207 spaces Clifford Street Car Park ~28 spaces Cumberland infirmary A&E car park ~99 spaces Racecourse Parking ~1385 spaces Railway Station Car Park ~179 spaces Water Street Station Car Park ~35 spaces

See all 13 car parks in Carlisle →

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