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

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About Upper Square Carpark

Upper Square Carpark sits in Castlewellan town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 56 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.

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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Parking in Castlewellan

Castlewellan has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Upper Square Carpark is busy. If Upper Square Carpark is full, Lower Square Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

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