Old Course Parking Parking, Musselburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Old Course Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 51 of ~75 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Old Course Parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 54 of ~75 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH21 7SR
- Capacity
- ~75 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Balcarres Road
Nearby landmarks: Musselburgh Monarchs BMX Track (167m), Musselburgh Race Course (302m), Parade Ring (308m)
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 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Old Course Parking
Visitors to leisure facilities in Musselburgh will find parking at Old Course Parking, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 75 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 75 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Old Course Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 75 spaces, that is roughly 52 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 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 Musselburgh
Musselburgh has 5 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Old Course Parking is busy.
What’s near Old Course Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Musselburgh Monarchs BMX Track (sports centre), about 167 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 Old Course Parking have?
Old Course Parking in Musselburgh has approximately 75 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Old Course Parking busiest?
Old Course Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 51 of ~75 spaces in use.
When is Old Course Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Old Course Parking is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 54 of ~75 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Old Course Parking?
Old Course Parking is a leisure tourist car park.