Lowther Street Car Park Parking, Carlisle
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- CA1 1JA
- Capacity
- ~186 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Lowther Street Car Park
Lowther Street Car Park sits in Carlisle town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At roughly 186 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Lowther Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 186 spaces, that is roughly 167 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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
There are 13 car parks across Carlisle, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The Lanes-Multistory is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Lowther Street Car Park have?
Lowther Street Car Park in Carlisle has approximately 186 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Lowther Street Car Park?
Lowther Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Lowther Street Car Park busiest?
Lowther Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Lowther Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Lowther Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Lowther Street Car Park?
Lowther Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.