NHS Short Stay Parking, Darwen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About NHS Short Stay
Located in the heart of Darwen, NHS Short Stay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 7 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With only 7 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Darwen
With 7 car parks in Darwen, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Market Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does NHS Short Stay have?
NHS Short Stay in Darwen has approximately 7 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is NHS Short Stay busiest?
NHS Short Stay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is NHS Short Stay quietest?
The quietest period for NHS Short Stay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is NHS Short Stay?
NHS Short Stay is a town centre car park.