Downham Car Park Parking, Clitheroe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Downham Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 31 of ~47 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Downham Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 34 of ~47 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BB7 4BT
- Capacity
- ~47 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Ribble Valley Borough Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- West Lane
Nearby landmarks: Downham Village Pre-School (143m), Downham Post Office and Tea Rooms (217m), Downham Village Hall (222m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Downham Car Park
Downham Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Clitheroe, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 47 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), 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. The car park is managed by Ribble Valley Borough Council.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Downham Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 47 spaces, that is roughly 31 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Clitheroe
There are 14 car parks across Clitheroe, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
What’s near Downham Car Park
The closest landmark is Downham Village Pre-School, about 143 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 Downham Car Park have?
Downham Car Park in Clitheroe has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Downham Car Park?
Parking at Downham Car Park is free of charge.
When is Downham Car Park busiest?
Downham Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 31 of ~47 spaces in use.
When is Downham Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Downham Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 34 of ~47 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Downham Car Park?
Downham Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Ribble Valley Borough Council.