Theatre Lane Car Park Parking, Chesterfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- S41 7TZ
- Capacity
- ~51 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Chesterfield Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Theatre Lane Car Park
Theatre Lane Car Park is a surface car park near Chesterfield railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. It provides roughly 51 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Chesterfield Borough Council.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Theatre Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 51 spaces, that is roughly 43 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Chesterfield
Chesterfield has a good range of parking with 27 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Station Approach Cashless Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Theatre Lane Car Park have?
Theatre Lane Car Park in Chesterfield has approximately 51 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Theatre Lane Car Park busiest?
Theatre Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Theatre Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Theatre Lane Car Park is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Theatre Lane Car Park?
Theatre Lane Car Park is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Chesterfield Borough Council.