Church Street Parking, Downpatrick

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

"Church Street Car Park in Downpatrick has approximately 27 parking spaces."

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

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

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

"Church Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

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

"The quietest period for Church Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

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

"Church Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne \u0026 Down District Council."

27 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: BT30 6AQ
Capacity: ~27 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Church Street Car Park, Downpatrick.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Church Street Car Park

Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Church Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 27 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.

Busyness in detail

Church Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Downpatrick

Downpatrick has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Church Street Car Park is busy. Should you find Church Street Car Park full, Scotch Street Carpark (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Church Street Car Park have?

Church Street Car Park in Downpatrick has approximately 27 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Church Street Car Park?

Church Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Church Street Car Park busiest?

Church Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Church Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Church Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Church Street Car Park?

Church Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Scotch Street Carpark 78m away Meadowlands Car Park 164m away Irish Street Carpark 231m away Mount Crescent Car Park 246m away Handy Park Pay & Display 408m away

More car parks in Downpatrick

Market Street North Carpark ~120 spaces Market Street South Carpark ~200 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0