Racecourse Parking Parking, Carlisle

Q: "How many parking spaces does Racecourse Parking have?"

"Racecourse Parking in Carlisle has approximately 1385 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Racecourse Parking busiest?"

"Racecourse Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 748 of ~1385 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Racecourse Parking quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Racecourse Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 1066 of ~1385 spaces free."

1385 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Racecourse Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 748 of ~1385 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Racecourse Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 1066 of ~1385 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CA2 4TS
Capacity: ~1385 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Racecourse Parking, Carlisle.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Racecourse Parking

Racecourse Parking offers general parking in Carlisle for visitors and locals. This is a major parking facility with approximately 1385 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. 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

Racecourse Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 1385 spaces, that is roughly 762 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 623 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Racecourse Parking have?

Racecourse Parking in Carlisle has approximately 1385 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Racecourse Parking busiest?

Racecourse Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 748 of ~1385 spaces in use.

When is Racecourse Parking quietest?

The best time to find a space at Racecourse Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 1066 of ~1385 spaces free.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0