Long Stay 1 Parking, Castle Donington
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Long Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 1105 of ~2047 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Long Stay 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 1576 of ~2047 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DE74 2TR
- Capacity
- ~2047 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Ashby Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Maintenance Area (294m), RVL Apron (407m), West Apron (514m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Long Stay 1
Located in Castle Donington, Long Stay 1 is a surface car park open to the public. At approximately 2047 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.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Long Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 2047 spaces, that is roughly 1126 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 921 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 Castle Donington
Castle Donington has 10 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Long Stay 1 is busy. The nearest alternative is Short Stay 2, around 700m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Long Stay 1
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Maintenance Area, about 294 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 76 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Long Stay 1 have?
Long Stay 1 in Castle Donington has approximately 2047 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Long Stay 1 busiest?
Long Stay 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 1105 of ~2047 spaces in use.
When is Long Stay 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Long Stay 1 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 1576 of ~2047 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Long Stay 1?
Long Stay 1 is a car park with surface parking.