Batterdale Car Park A Parking, Hatfield
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Batterdale Car Park A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 22 of ~28 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Batterdale Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 24 of ~28 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- AL9 5AF
- Capacity
- ~28 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Batterdale Car Park A
Rail users heading to and from Hatfield station will find Batterdale Car Park A conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. With space for around 28 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.
Busyness in detail
Batterdale Car Park A is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 28 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Hatfield
With 10 car parks in Hatfield, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Batterdale Car Park A full, Batterdale Car Park B (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Batterdale Car Park A have?
Batterdale Car Park A in Hatfield has approximately 28 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Batterdale Car Park A busiest?
Batterdale Car Park A is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 78% full — roughly 22 of ~28 spaces in use.
When is Batterdale Car Park A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Batterdale Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 13% full — roughly 24 of ~28 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Batterdale Car Park A?
Batterdale Car Park A is a railway station car park with surface parking.