O'Connell Street Parking, Hawick

Q: "How many parking spaces does O'Connell Street have?"

"O'Connell Street in Hawick has approximately 27 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at O'Connell Street?"

"O'Connell Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is O'Connell Street busiest?"

"O'Connell Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is O'Connell Street quietest?"

"The quietest period for O'Connell Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "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."

27 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: TD9 9HU
Capacity: ~27 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Scottish Borders Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for O'Connell Street, 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 O’Connell Street

O’Connell Street sits in Hawick town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. 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. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Scottish Borders Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With only 27 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Busyness in detail

O’Connell Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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

Hawick has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if O’Connell Street is busy. Should you find O’Connell Street full, Garfield Street West (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 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Garfield Street West 70m away Garfield Street East 121m away Common Haugh 419m away Mart Street 423m away TLC Car Park 731m away

More car parks in Hawick

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