O'Connell Street Parking, Hawick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About O’Connell Street
O’Connell Street is a surface car park in Hawick town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. It has an estimated 27 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Scottish Borders Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With only 27 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Hawick
There are 8 car parks across Hawick, so you have options if your first choice is full. If O’Connell Street is full, Garfield Street West is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does O'Connell Street have?
O'Connell Street in Hawick has approximately 27 parking spaces.
Is parking free at O'Connell Street?
O'Connell Street is a paid car park.
When is O'Connell Street busiest?
O'Connell Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is O'Connell Street quietest?
The quietest period for O'Connell Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is O'Connell Street?
O'Connell Street is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Scottish Borders Council.