Central Car Park Parking, Nairn
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 71 of ~82 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Central Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 62 of ~82 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IV12 4DS
- Capacity
- ~82 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
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 Central Car Park
Located in the heart of Nairn, Central Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 82 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 82 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 82 spaces, that is roughly 70 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Nairn
With 5 car parks in Nairn, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. The nearest alternative is Co-op Car Park, just a short walk from here. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Central Car Park have?
Central Car Park in Nairn has approximately 82 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Central Car Park busiest?
Central Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 71 of ~82 spaces in use.
When is Central Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Central Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 62 of ~82 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Central Car Park?
Central Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.