Glasswork Street A Parking, Kirkcaldy
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Glasswork Street A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Glasswork Street A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- KY1 1RL
- Capacity
- 50 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Fife Coucnil
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Glasswork Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Venue (61m), Kirkcaldy Congregational Church (83m), Volunteers Green (90m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Glasswork Street A
Glasswork Street A sits in Kirkcaldy town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 50 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. 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 Fife Coucnil.
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 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Glasswork Street A is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 45 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Kirkcaldy
There are 13 car parks across Kirkcaldy, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Glasswork Street A is full, Glasswork Street B is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Glasswork Street A
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Venue, about 61 metres away. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 42 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 Glasswork Street A have?
Glasswork Street A in Kirkcaldy has 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Glasswork Street A?
Parking at Glasswork Street A is free of charge.
When is Glasswork Street A busiest?
Glasswork Street A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 46 of 50 spaces in use.
When is Glasswork Street A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Glasswork Street A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 35 of 50 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Glasswork Street A?
Glasswork Street A is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Fife Coucnil.