Downham Parking, Clitheroe — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Downham Car Park have?"

"Downham Car Park in Clitheroe has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Downham Car Park?"

"Parking at Downham Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Downham Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Downham Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Downham Car Park?"

"Downham Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Ribble Valley Borough Council."

47 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: BB7 4BT
Capacity: ~47 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Downham Car Park, Clitheroe.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

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

About Downham Car Park

Downham Car Park is a surface car park in Clitheroe, available for general parking. 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

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. 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 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 47 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Clitheroe

There are 14 car parks across Clitheroe, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.

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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Downham Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Downham Car Park?

Downham Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Ribble Valley Borough Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0