Ashton Square Parking, Dunstable

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

"Ashton Square Car Park in Dunstable has approximately 341 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Ashton Square Car Park?"

"Ashton Square Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Ashton Square Car Park busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Ashton Square Car Park quietest?"

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

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

"Ashton Square Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Central Bedfordshire Council."

341 total spaces (est.)

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: LU6 3SW
Capacity: ~341 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Central Bedfordshire Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ashton Square Car Park, Dunstable.
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 Ashton Square Car Park

Ashton Square Car Park sits in Dunstable town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 341 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Central Bedfordshire Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. 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

Ashton Square Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 341 spaces, that is roughly 307 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Dunstable

With 12 car parks in Dunstable, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Matthew Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Ashton Square Car Park have?

Ashton Square Car Park in Dunstable has approximately 341 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Ashton Square Car Park?

Ashton Square Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Ashton Square Car Park busiest?

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

When is Ashton Square Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Ashton Square Car Park?

Ashton Square Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Central Bedfordshire Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Matthew Street Car Park 204m away West Street Car Park 259m away Quadrant Car Park 375m away Regent Street carpark 410m away

More car parks in Dunstable

Africa Car Park ~22 spaces Europe Car Park ~36 spaces L&D Hospital Public Parking ~179 spaces the highwayman parking ~50 spaces VIP A&E consultants parking ~4 spaces Westfield Road carpark ~48 spaces Whipsnade Zoo External Free Car Park ~3074 spaces

See all 12 car parks in Dunstable →

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