Old Courthouse Carpark Parking, Chesterfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Courthouse Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 17 of ~18 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Courthouse Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 12 of ~18 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- S41 7TE
- Capacity
- ~18 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Station Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 19
Nearby landmarks: The Spa Lane Vaults (35m), The Rectory (83m), Chandlers Bar (90m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Old Courthouse Carpark
As a town centre car park in Chesterfield, Old Courthouse Carpark is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 18 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Old Courthouse Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 18 spaces, that is roughly 17 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Chesterfield
There are 27 car parks across Chesterfield, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Old Courthouse Carpark full, St Mary’s Gate Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Old Courthouse Carpark
Within a 500-metre walk there are 17 shops, 19 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Spa Lane Vaults (pub), about 35 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 179 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 19 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 25 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 Old Courthouse Carpark have?
Old Courthouse Carpark in Chesterfield has approximately 18 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Old Courthouse Carpark busiest?
Old Courthouse Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 17 of ~18 spaces in use.
When is Old Courthouse Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Courthouse Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 12 of ~18 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Courthouse Carpark?
Old Courthouse Carpark is a town centre car park with surface parking.