Visitor Car Park K Parking, Lancaster

226 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

Visitor Car Park K is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 122 of ~226 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Visitor Car Park K is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 174 of ~226 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: LA2 0PH
Capacity: ~226 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Lancaster University
Surface: Compacted
Nearest road: Scotforth Road
Other car parks within 500m: 6

Nearby landmarks: Pre-School Centre (264m), Lancaster University Sports Centre (315m), Ruskin Library (326m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Visitor Car Park K, 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 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.

What’s near Visitor Car Park K

Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Pre-School Centre, about 264 metres away. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 241 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 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 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 122 of ~226 spaces in use.

When is Visitor Car Park K quietest?

The best time to find a space at Visitor Car Park K is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 174 of ~226 spaces free.

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.

Nearby Car Parks

Visitor Car Park H 369m away Visitor Car Park A 430m away Visitor Car Park A 435m away Visitor Car Park D 643m away Visitor Car Park C 661m away

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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