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

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About this car park

Positioned within walking distance of Cockermouth’s main streets, this car park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At roughly 150 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Allerdale Borough Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 150 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Parking in Cockermouth

With 5 car parks in Cockermouth, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find this car park full, Riverside Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

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