Shibden Park (Mereside) car park Parking, Halifax
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 164 of 245 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 179 of 245 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- HX3 6XL
- Capacity
- 245 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Calderdale Council
- Nearest road
- Red Beck Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Prices: £0.50/hour
Nearby landmarks: Shibden Park (172m), Stump Cross Inn (226m), Troughabolland Wood (340m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shibden Park (Mereside) car park
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park caters to leisure visitors in Halifax, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. There are around 245 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Calderdale Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. With 245 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 245 spaces, that is roughly 159 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 86 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Halifax
Halifax has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Shibden Park (Mereside) car park full, Shibden Park (Upper) car park (around 400m away) is the closest option.
What’s near Shibden Park (Mereside) car park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Shibden Park, about 172 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 220 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 Shibden Park (Mereside) car park have?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park in Halifax has 245 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is a paid car park.
When is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park busiest?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 164 of 245 spaces in use.
When is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 179 of 245 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shibden Park (Mereside) car park?
Shibden Park (Mereside) car park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Calderdale Council.