Downshire Road Parking, Newry — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Downshire Road Car Park have?"

"Downshire Road Car Park in Newry has approximately 129 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Downshire Road Car Park?"

"Parking at Downshire Road Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Downshire Road Car Park busiest?"

"Downshire Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Downshire Road Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Downshire Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Downshire Road Car Park?"

"Downshire Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne \u0026 Down District Council."

129 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BT34 1DX
Capacity: ~129 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Downshire Road Car Park, Newry.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Downshire Road Car Park

Downshire Road Car Park is a surface car park in Newry town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 129 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. Newry, Mourne & Down District Council operates this car park.

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. With 129 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Downshire Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 129 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Newry

There are 21 car parks across Newry, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is New Street Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Downshire Road Car Park have?

Downshire Road Car Park in Newry has approximately 129 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Downshire Road Car Park?

Parking at Downshire Road Car Park is free of charge.

When is Downshire Road Car Park busiest?

Downshire Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Downshire Road Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Downshire Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Downshire Road Car Park?

Downshire Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Newry, Mourne & Down District Council.

Nearby Car Parks

New Street Car Park 149m away Basin Walk Carpark 149m away Edward Street Car Park 384m away Car Park (way/742021698) 483m away Car Park (way/742001098) 510m away

More car parks in Newry

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0