Common Haugh Parking, Hawick — Best Time to Park

410 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Common Haugh is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 373 of 410 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Common Haugh is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 283 of 410 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: TD9 7AN
Capacity: 410 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Hawick Common Good
Blue badge bays: 4
Nearest road: Victoria Road
Other car parks within 500m: 11

Nearby landmarks: Pringle Outlet Store (63m), Hawick Burns Club (90m), Chrysties Furnishing (95m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Common Haugh, Hawick.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Common Haugh

Positioned within walking distance of Hawick’s main streets, Common Haugh caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 410 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is no charge for parking here. The car park is managed by Hawick Common Good.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. 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

Common Haugh is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 410 spaces, that is roughly 369 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 41 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 Hawick

With 8 car parks in Hawick, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Common Haugh full, Garfield Street West (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Common Haugh

Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Pringle Outlet Store (clothes shop), about 63 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 167 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 194 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 Common Haugh have?

Common Haugh in Hawick has 410 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Common Haugh?

Parking at Common Haugh is free of charge.

When is Common Haugh busiest?

Common Haugh is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 373 of 410 spaces in use.

When is Common Haugh quietest?

The best time to find a space at Common Haugh is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 283 of 410 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Common Haugh?

Common Haugh is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Hawick Common Good.

Nearby Car Parks

Garfield Street West 409m away O'Connell Street 419m away Garfield Street East 420m away Mart Street 676m away

More car parks in Hawick

Mansfield Crescent Car Park ~23 spaces Mansfield Square Car Park ~17 spaces TLC Car Park ~112 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0