Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride Parking, Cotgrave
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 34 of 55 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 4% full — roughly 53 of 55 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- NG12 2PZ
- Capacity
- 55 spaces
- Type
- Park and ride
- Operator
- Nottinghamshire County Council
- Nearest road
- Main Road
Nearby landmarks: The Shepherds (59m), Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium (188m), Canping & Caravan Club Nottingham Site (287m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 14 | 32 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Cotgrave, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. With around 55 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It is operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.
When to Visit
Park and ride sites follow a clear commuter pattern — demand surges on weekday mornings as people drive in and catch the bus, then stays high until the evening return. Arriving before 8am gives you the best chance of a space. Weekends are very quiet, as most park and rides see minimal non-commuter use. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Mondays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 55 spaces, that is roughly 33 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 free. Quietest times: 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 Cotgrave
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is one of just 2 car parks in Cotgrave, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
What’s near Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is The Shepherds (pub), about 59 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride have?
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride in Cotgrave has 55 parking spaces.
When is Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride busiest?
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 61% full — roughly 34 of 55 spaces in use.
When is Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 4% full — roughly 53 of 55 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride?
Shepherds Restaurant Pocket Park and Ride is a park and ride car park, operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.