Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 Parking, Larbert
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 28 of ~45 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 33 of ~45 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- FK1 4LS
- Capacity
- ~45 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Ochiltree Terrace
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Opening hours: 24/7
Nearby landmarks: Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre (134m), Falkirk Wheel Basin (192m), Ochiltree Community Interest Club (216m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Falkirk Wheel Parking 1
Visitors to leisure facilities in Larbert will find parking at Falkirk Wheel Parking 1, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. The car park has approximately 45 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.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 29 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 16 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 Larbert
There are 5 car parks across Larbert, so you have options if your first choice is full. Falkirk Wheel Parking 2 is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Falkirk Wheel Parking 1
The closest landmark is Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre, about 134 metres away. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 33 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 Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 have?
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 in Larbert has approximately 45 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Falkirk Wheel Parking 1?
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is a paid car park.
When is Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 busiest?
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 28 of ~45 spaces in use.
When is Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 quietest?
The best time to find a space at Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 33 of ~45 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Falkirk Wheel Parking 1?
Falkirk Wheel Parking 1 is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.