Scotch Street Carpark Parking, Downpatrick

36 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Scotch Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 33 of 36 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Scotch Street Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 25 of 36 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BT30 6AQ
Capacity: 36 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Scotch Street
Other car parks within 500m: 5

Nearby landmarks: Downpatrick Fire Station (122m), De Courcey Place (127m), Down Parish Church (145m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Scotch Street Carpark, 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 Scotch Street Carpark

Located in the heart of Downpatrick, Scotch Street Carpark provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 36 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Scotch Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 36 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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

With 8 car parks in Downpatrick, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Scotch Street Carpark is full, Church Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Scotch Street Carpark

Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Downpatrick Fire Station, about 122 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 218 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 74 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Scotch Street Carpark have?

Scotch Street Carpark in Downpatrick has 36 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Scotch Street Carpark?

Scotch Street Carpark is a paid car park.

When is Scotch Street Carpark busiest?

Scotch Street Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 33 of 36 spaces in use.

When is Scotch Street Carpark quietest?

The best time to find a space at Scotch Street Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 25 of 36 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Scotch Street Carpark?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Church Street Car Park 78m away Irish Street Carpark 197m away Meadowlands Car Park 220m away Mount Crescent Car Park 307m away Handy Park Pay & Display 410m 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