Visitor Car Park K Parking, Lancaster
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- LA2 0PH
- Capacity
- ~226 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Lancaster University
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Visitor Car Park K
Visitor Car Park K is a surface car park in Lancaster, available for general parking. With approximately 226 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. 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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Visitor Car Park K is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 226 spaces, that is roughly 124 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 102 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
Lancaster has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Visitor Car Park K is full, Visitor Car Park H is around 400m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Visitor Car Park K have?
Visitor Car Park K in Lancaster has approximately 226 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Visitor Car Park K?
Visitor Car Park K is a paid car park.
When is Visitor Car Park K busiest?
Visitor Car Park K tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Visitor Car Park K quietest?
The quietest period for Visitor Car Park K is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Visitor Car Park K?
Visitor Car Park K is a car park with surface parking, operated by Lancaster University.