Moss Gate Parking, Darwen — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Moss Gate Car Park have?"

"Moss Gate Car Park in Darwen has approximately 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Moss Gate Car Park busiest?"

"Moss Gate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~26 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Moss Gate Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Moss Gate Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~26 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Moss Gate Car Park?"

"Moss Gate Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council."

26 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Moss Gate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~26 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Moss Gate Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~26 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BB3 0AG
Capacity: ~26 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Operator: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Moss Gate Car Park, Darwen.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

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

About Moss Gate Car Park

Moss Gate Car Park is a surface car park in Darwen, available for general parking. At roughly 26 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With only 26 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Busyness in detail

Moss Gate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 26 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Darwen

Darwen has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Moss Gate Car Park is busy.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Moss Gate Car Park have?

Moss Gate Car Park in Darwen has approximately 26 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Moss Gate Car Park busiest?

Moss Gate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 13 of ~26 spaces in use.

When is Moss Gate Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Moss Gate Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 21 of ~26 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Moss Gate Car Park?

Moss Gate Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0