261 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode
S40 1UJ
Capacity
~261 spaces (estimated)
Type
Town centre
Parking
Multi storey
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Saltergate Car Park, Chesterfield.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

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

About Saltergate Car Park

Saltergate Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Chesterfield town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. There are around 261 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. This is a paid car park.

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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Saltergate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 261 spaces, that is roughly 248 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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. If Saltergate Car Park is full, Hardwick Place Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Saltergate Car Park have?

Saltergate Car Park in Chesterfield has approximately 261 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Saltergate Car Park?

Saltergate Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Saltergate Car Park busiest?

Saltergate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Saltergate Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Saltergate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Saltergate Car Park?

Saltergate Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

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