ALDI Parking, Castle Douglas
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
ALDI is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 184 of ~259 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at ALDI is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 186 of ~259 spaces free.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DG7 1JL
- Capacity
- ~259 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Supermarket
- Operator
- Aldi
- Nearest road
- Dalbeattie Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: James Gordon Ltd (76m), Tesco (372m), Castle Douglas Primary School (418m)
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 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 20 | 35 | 51 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 43 | 43 | 51 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 12 | 28 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 51 | 43 | 35 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 30 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 34 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About ALDI
Attached to a supermarket in Castle Douglas, ALDI offers parking for shoppers — typically with a maximum stay of 2-3 hours. With approximately 259 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. The car park is managed by Aldi.
When to Visit
Saturday late morning is typically the busiest time, with families doing the big weekly shop. Weekday mornings or evenings after 6pm offer the most availability. Sunday trading hours mean a shorter window of demand, usually concentrated around midday. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
ALDI is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 259 spaces, that is roughly 181 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 78 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 Douglas
ALDI is one of just 1 car parks in Castle Douglas, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
What’s near ALDI
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is James Gordon Ltd, about 76 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 426 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 ALDI have?
ALDI in Castle Douglas has approximately 259 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is ALDI busiest?
ALDI is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 184 of ~259 spaces in use.
When is ALDI quietest?
The best time to find a space at ALDI is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 186 of ~259 spaces free.
What kind of car park is ALDI?
ALDI is a supermarket car park, operated by Aldi.