Car Park 1, Derby Parking, Derby

About Car Park 1

Car Park 1 offers general parking in Derby for visitors and locals. With around 502 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Car Park 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 502 spaces, that is roughly 276 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 226 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. The nearest alternative is Car Park 3, about 250m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.