Markeaton Park Parking, Derby

About Markeaton Park

Markeaton Park provides parking in Derby, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 370 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Derby City Council.

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

Markeaton Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 370 spaces, that is roughly 204 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 166 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

With more than 44 car parks in Derby, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Markeaton Crematorium car park is the nearest alternative at around 700m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.