Meadowlands Parking, Downpatrick

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

"Meadowlands Car Park in Downpatrick has approximately 25 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Meadowlands Car Park?"

"Parking at Meadowlands Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Meadowlands Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Meadowlands Car Park quietest?"

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

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

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

25 total spaces

Free 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 6EH
Capacity: ~25 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Car Park

Meadowlands Car Park is a surface car park in Downpatrick town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It has an estimated 25 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated 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. With only 25 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Busyness in detail

Meadowlands Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 25 spaces, that is roughly 22 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 Meadowlands Car Park is busy. If Meadowlands Car Park is full, Church Street Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Meadowlands Car Park have?

Meadowlands Car Park in Downpatrick has approximately 25 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Meadowlands Car Park?

Parking at Meadowlands Car Park is free of charge.

When is Meadowlands Car Park busiest?

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

When is Meadowlands Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Meadowlands Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Church Street Car Park 164m away Scotch Street Carpark 220m away Mount Crescent Car Park 310m away Irish Street Carpark 395m away Handy Park Pay & Display 553m 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