Waterside Parking, Coleraine — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Waterside have?"

"Waterside in Coleraine has approximately 201 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Waterside?"

"Waterside is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Waterside busiest?"

"Waterside tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Waterside quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Waterside?"

"Waterside is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council."

201 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: BT51 3DR
Capacity: ~201 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Waterside, Coleraine.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Waterside

Waterside sits in Coleraine town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 201 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Causeway Coast and Glens 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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Waterside is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 201 spaces, that is roughly 181 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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 Coleraine

There are 10 car parks across Coleraine, so you have options if your first choice is full. The Mall Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Waterside have?

Waterside in Coleraine has approximately 201 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Waterside?

Waterside is a paid car park.

When is Waterside busiest?

Waterside tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Waterside quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Waterside?

Waterside is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

The Mall Car Park 380m away Rose Gardens Millburn Road 474m away Longcommons Car Park 617m away Terrace Row Carpark 796m away

More car parks in Coleraine

Car Park, Coleraine ~100 spaces Coleraine Park and Ride ~74 spaces Main Car Park ~333 spaces Railway Place Car Park ~173 spaces Railway Road Car Park ~320 spaces

See all 10 car parks in Coleraine →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0