Sainsbury's Parking, Matlock
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE4 3SP
- Capacity
- ~287 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Euro Car Parks
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Tue | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Wed | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Thu | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 41 | 50 | 64 | 55 | 27 | 9 | 5 |
| Fri | 18 | 50 | 73 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 68 | 59 | 32 | 14 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sainsbury’s
If you’re catching a train from Matlock, Sainsbury’s provides parking within easy reach of the station. With approximately 287 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This car park offers free parking. It is operated by Euro Car Parks.
When to Visit
Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. With 287 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Sainsbury’s is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 287 spaces, that is roughly 230 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 57 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Matlock
There are 8 car parks across Matlock, so you have options if your first choice is full. Sainsbury’s is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's have?
Sainsbury's in Matlock has approximately 287 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Sainsbury's?
Parking at Sainsbury's is free of charge.
When is Sainsbury's busiest?
Sainsbury's tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Sainsbury's quietest?
The quietest period for Sainsbury's is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury's is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Euro Car Parks.