Downham Car Park Parking, Clitheroe
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Downham Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 25 of ~47 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Downham Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 36 of ~47 spaces free.
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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
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 25 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 Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 36 of ~47 spaces free.
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.