Backwell Lake Parking, Nailsea
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Backwell Lake is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 13 of ~20 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Backwell Lake is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 10% full — roughly 18 of ~20 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BS48 1TN
- Capacity
- ~20 spaces
- Type
- Railway station
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Tue | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Wed | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Thu | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 43 | 55 | 47 | 23 | 8 | 4 |
| Fri | 16 | 43 | 63 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 47 | 59 | 51 | 27 | 12 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Backwell Lake
Rail users heading to and from Nailsea station will find Backwell Lake conveniently placed for drop-off or longer stays. At roughly 20 spaces, this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. This car park offers free parking.
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. The small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Backwell Lake is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 20 spaces, that is roughly 13 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 Nailsea
Nailsea has 3 car parks in total, so Backwell Lake is an important option for the area. Should you find Backwell Lake full, Nailsea & Backwell Station Car park (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Backwell Lake have?
Backwell Lake in Nailsea has approximately 20 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Backwell Lake?
Parking at Backwell Lake is free of charge.
When is Backwell Lake busiest?
Backwell Lake is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 13 of ~20 spaces in use.
When is Backwell Lake quietest?
The best time to find a space at Backwell Lake is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 10% full — roughly 18 of ~20 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Backwell Lake?
Backwell Lake is a railway station car park.