Mount Crescent Car Park Parking, Downpatrick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT30 6AF
- Capacity
- ~25 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Mount Crescent Car Park
Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Mount Crescent Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With space for around 25 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge. 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
Mount Crescent 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 Mount Crescent Car Park is busy. Church Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Mount Crescent Car Park have?
Mount Crescent Car Park in Downpatrick has approximately 25 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Mount Crescent Car Park?
Parking at Mount Crescent Car Park is free of charge.
When is Mount Crescent Car Park busiest?
Mount Crescent Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Mount Crescent Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Mount Crescent Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Mount Crescent Car Park?
Mount Crescent Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.