Christian Head car park Parking, Kirkby Stephen
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Christian Head car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 61 of ~77 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Christian Head car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 59 of ~77 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CA17 4HA
- Capacity
- ~77 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Kirkby Stephen Town Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Christian Head car park
Located in the heart of Kirkby Stephen, Christian Head car park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 77 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by Kirkby Stephen Town 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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Christian Head car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 15 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 Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen has 2 car parks in total, so Christian Head car park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Christian Head car park have?
Christian Head car park in Kirkby Stephen has approximately 77 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Christian Head car park?
Parking at Christian Head car park is free of charge.
When is Christian Head car park busiest?
Christian Head car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 79% full — roughly 61 of ~77 spaces in use.
When is Christian Head car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Christian Head car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 59 of ~77 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Christian Head car park?
Christian Head car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Kirkby Stephen Town Council.