Ernsting Car Park Parking, Farnworth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Ernsting Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 80 of ~112 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Ernsting Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 80 of ~112 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BL4 0JL
- Capacity
- ~112 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Hospital
- Nearest road
- Churchill Drive
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Nearby landmarks: Royal Bolton Hospital (125m), Redgate Way (146m), Townleys Farm (465m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 13 | 29 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 13 | 29 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 13 | 29 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 13 | 29 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 13 | 29 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 67 | 63 | 58 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Sat | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Sun | 8 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Ernsting Car Park
Ernsting Car Park serves visitors and staff at the nearby hospital in Farnworth, providing parking during what can be a stressful time. At roughly 112 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand.
When to Visit
Parking pressure here peaks during late morning, driven by outpatient clinics and visiting hours. Afternoons after 3pm are usually calmer. Weekend demand is typically lower than weekdays, though visiting hours can still create spikes. With 112 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Ernsting Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 112 spaces, that is roughly 78 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 free. Quietest times: 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 Farnworth
There are 14 car parks across Farnworth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Bridge Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Ernsting Car Park
The closest landmark is Royal Bolton Hospital (hospital), about 125 metres away. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 101 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 Ernsting Car Park have?
Ernsting Car Park in Farnworth has approximately 112 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Ernsting Car Park busiest?
Ernsting Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 80 of ~112 spaces in use.
When is Ernsting Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Ernsting Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 80 of ~112 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Ernsting Car Park?
Ernsting Car Park is a hospital car park.