Visitor Car Park C Parking, Lancaster

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

"Visitor Car Park C in Lancaster has approximately 39 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Visitor Car Park C?"

"Visitor Car Park C is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Visitor Car Park C busiest?"

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

Q: "When is Visitor Car Park C quietest?"

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

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

"Visitor Car Park C is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lancaster University."

39 total spaces (est.)

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: LA1 4YB
Capacity: ~39 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lancaster University

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Visitor Car Park C, Lancaster.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Visitor Car Park C

Visitor Car Park C offers general parking in Lancaster for visitors and locals. It provides roughly 39 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Lancaster University.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 39 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Visitor Car Park C is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 39 spaces, that is roughly 21 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 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 Lancaster

With 17 car parks in Lancaster, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Visitor Car Park B, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Visitor Car Park C have?

Visitor Car Park C in Lancaster has approximately 39 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Visitor Car Park C?

Visitor Car Park C is a paid car park.

When is Visitor Car Park C busiest?

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

When is Visitor Car Park C quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Visitor Car Park C?

Visitor Car Park C is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lancaster University.

Nearby Car Parks

Visitor Car Park B 84m away Visitor Car Park A 228m away Visitor Car Park A 255m away Visitor Car Park D 417m away George Fox car park 447m away

More car parks in Lancaster

Car Park, Lancaster ~184 spaces Charter House Short Stay ~56 spaces Dallas Road Car Park ~98 spaces Kings Yard Car Park ~60 spaces Kingsway Car Park ~43 spaces Lodge Street Long Stay ~28 spaces St Nicholas Arcade Multi Storey Visitor Car Park E ~41 spaces

See all 17 car parks in Lancaster →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0