Abbey Street Parking, Derby — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Abbey Street Car Park have?"

"Abbey Street Car Park in Derby has approximately 159 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Abbey Street Car Park?"

"Abbey Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Abbey Street Car Park busiest?"

"Abbey Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 99 of ~159 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Abbey Street Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Abbey Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 118 of ~159 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Abbey Street Car Park?"

"Abbey Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Derby City Council."

159 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Abbey Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 99 of ~159 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Abbey Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 118 of ~159 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: DE22 3QN
Capacity: ~159 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Derby City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Abbey Street Car Park, Derby.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

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

About Abbey Street Car Park

Abbey Street Car Park provides parking in Derby, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 159 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Derby City Council.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Abbey Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 159 spaces, that is roughly 95 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 64 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 Derby

Derby offers over 44 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. The nearest alternative is Abbey Street East Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Abbey Street Car Park have?

Abbey Street Car Park in Derby has approximately 159 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Abbey Street Car Park?

Abbey Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Abbey Street Car Park busiest?

Abbey Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 99 of ~159 spaces in use.

When is Abbey Street Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Abbey Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 118 of ~159 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Abbey Street Car Park?

Abbey Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Derby City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Abbey Street East Car Park 80m away Macklin Street Car Park 161m away Saint Peter's Courtyard 325m away Crompton Street Car Park 328m away Little City Car Park 378m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0