Riverside Car Park Parking, Cockermouth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 30 of ~35 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Riverside Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 26 of ~35 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CA13 9RF
- Capacity
- ~35 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Allerdale 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 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Riverside Car Park
Located in the heart of Cockermouth, Riverside Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 35 spaces, offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Allerdale Borough Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 30 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Cockermouth
There are 5 car parks across Cockermouth, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Riverside Car Park full, Bitterbeck Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Riverside Car Park have?
Riverside Car Park in Cockermouth has approximately 35 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Riverside Car Park?
Riverside Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Riverside Car Park busiest?
Riverside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 30 of ~35 spaces in use.
When is Riverside Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Riverside Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 26 of ~35 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Riverside Car Park?
Riverside Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Allerdale Borough Council.