Visitor Car Park D Parking, Lancaster

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

"Visitor Car Park D in Lancaster has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47 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 4YJ
Capacity: ~47 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 D, 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 D

Located in Lancaster, Visitor Car Park D is a surface car park open to the public. The car park has approximately 47 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Lancaster University.

When to Visit

Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 47 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Visitor Car Park D is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 47 spaces, that is roughly 26 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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. George Fox car park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Visitor Car Park D have?

Visitor Car Park D in Lancaster has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Visitor Car Park D?

Visitor Car Park D is a paid car park.

When is Visitor Car Park D busiest?

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

When is Visitor Car Park D quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Visitor Car Park D?

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

Nearby Car Parks

George Fox car park 49m away Visitor Car Park E 160m away Visitor Car Park F 243m away Visitor Car Park H 289m away Visitor Car Park C 417m 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 A ~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