Central Parking, Keswick — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Central Car Park have?"

"Central Car Park in Keswick has approximately 334 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Central Car Park?"

"Central Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Central Car Park busiest?"

"Central Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Central Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Central Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Central Car Park?"

"Central Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Allerdale Borough Council."

334 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: CA12 5EX
Capacity: ~334 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Allerdale Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Central Car Park, Keswick.
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 Central Car Park

Located in the heart of Keswick, Central Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 334 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. Allerdale Borough Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. 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

Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 334 spaces, that is roughly 301 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 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 Keswick

There are 10 car parks across Keswick, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Central Car Park full, Bell Close Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Central Car Park have?

Central Car Park in Keswick has approximately 334 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Central Car Park?

Central Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Central Car Park busiest?

Central Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Central Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Central Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Central Car Park?

Central Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Allerdale Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Bell Close Car Park 226m away Otley Road Car Park 296m away Keswick Pencil Museum 546m away Skiddaw Street Car Park 636m away Keswick Football Club Car Park 653m away

More car parks in Keswick

Crosthwaite Road Car Park ~100 spaces Kettlewell Car Park ~27 spaces Noble Knott Car Park ~38 spaces Parking for Toilets Only ~3 spaces

See all 10 car parks in Keswick →

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