Spinning Gate Parking, Leigh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- WN7 1BW
- Capacity
- ~314 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Spinning Gate
Positioned within walking distance of Leigh’s main streets, Spinning Gate caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. At approximately 314 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Spinning Gate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 314 spaces, that is roughly 267 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 47 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 Leigh
With 6 car parks in Leigh, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Spinning Gate full, Lord Street (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Spinning Gate have?
Spinning Gate in Leigh has approximately 314 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Spinning Gate?
Spinning Gate is a paid car park.
When is Spinning Gate busiest?
Spinning Gate tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Spinning Gate quietest?
The quietest period for Spinning Gate is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Spinning Gate?
Spinning Gate is a town centre car park with surface parking.