Regent 1 & 2 Parking, Eccles — Best Time to Park

2293 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Regent 1 & 2 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 1169 of 2293 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Regent 1 & 2 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 1880 of 2293 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: M17 8AJ
Capacity: 2293 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Free
Operator: Trafford Centre
Surface: Asphalt
Nearest road: Barton Dock Road
Other car parks within 500m: 5

Nearby landmarks: The Trafford Centre (121m), Next (125m), The Trafford Centre Bus Station (131m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Regent 1 & 2, Eccles.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

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

About Regent 1 & 2

Regent 1 & 2 offers general parking in Eccles for visitors and locals. With around 2293 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking is free of charge. Trafford Centre operates this car park.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. 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

Regent 1 & 2 is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 2293 spaces, that is roughly 1146 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1147 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 Eccles

Eccles has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Regent 1 & 2 is busy. If Regent 1 & 2 is full, Regent 3 is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Regent 1 & 2

Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops and 3 places to eat or drink. The closest landmark is The Trafford Centre, about 121 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 159 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 120 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 Regent 1 & 2 have?

Regent 1 & 2 in Eccles has 2293 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Regent 1 & 2?

Parking at Regent 1 & 2 is free of charge.

When is Regent 1 & 2 busiest?

Regent 1 & 2 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 1169 of 2293 spaces in use.

When is Regent 1 & 2 quietest?

The best time to find a space at Regent 1 & 2 is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 1880 of 2293 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Regent 1 & 2?

Regent 1 & 2 is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Trafford Centre.

Nearby Car Parks

Regent 3 129m away Car Park, Eccles 241m away Peel 4 & 5 383m away Orient 12 400m away Peel 9 443m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Tue	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Wed	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Thu	4	8	16	27	35	39	43	39	35	31	27	20	12	4
Fri	4	8	16	27	39	43	47	43	39	35	31	23	12	4
Sat	4	8	16	31	43	51	51	47	43	39	31	20	8	4
Sun	0	3	7	13	20	27	27	23	20	17	10	7	3	0