Babington Lane Car Park Parking, Derby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE1 1TE
- Capacity
- ~285 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Babington Lane Car Park
Located in Derby, Babington Lane Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With approximately 285 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by National Car Parks.
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
Babington Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 285 spaces, that is roughly 171 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 114 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 has an extensive choice of parking with over 44 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. If Babington Lane Car Park is full, Park Trust Ltd private contract parking is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Babington Lane Car Park have?
Babington Lane Car Park in Derby has approximately 285 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Babington Lane Car Park?
Babington Lane Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Babington Lane Car Park busiest?
Babington Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Babington Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Babington Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Babington Lane Car Park?
Babington Lane Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.