Nicholson Parking, Farnworth — Best Time to Park

82 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Nicholson Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 58 of ~82 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Nicholson Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 58 of ~82 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: BL4 0JR
Capacity: ~82 spaces (estimated)
Type: Hospital
Nearest road: Churchill Drive
Other car parks within 500m: 10

Nearby landmarks: Redgate Way (169m), Royal Bolton Hospital (238m), Townleys Farm (487m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Nicholson Car Park, Farnworth.
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 Nicholson Car Park

For anyone visiting the hospital in Farnworth, Nicholson Car Park offers nearby parking — though demand from appointments can make spaces hard to find. It provides roughly 82 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.

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 82 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Nicholson Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 82 spaces, that is roughly 57 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 25 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. Should you find Nicholson Car Park full, Mallet Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Nicholson Car Park

The closest landmark is Redgate Way, about 169 metres away. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 97 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 Nicholson Car Park have?

Nicholson Car Park in Farnworth has approximately 82 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Nicholson Car Park busiest?

Nicholson Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 11am, when it reaches about 71% full — roughly 58 of ~82 spaces in use.

When is Nicholson Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Nicholson Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 29% full — roughly 58 of ~82 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Nicholson Car Park?

Nicholson Car Park is a hospital car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Mallet Car Park 94m away Ernsting Car Park 160m away Cooper Car Park 230m away Chadwick Car Park 240m away Bridge Car Park 273m away

More car parks in Farnworth

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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

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

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