St. Peter's Way Parking, Northampton

Q: "How many parking spaces does St. Peter's Way Car Park have?"

"St. Peter's Way Car Park in Northampton has approximately 306 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at St. Peter's Way Car Park?"

"St. Peter's Way Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is St. Peter's Way Car Park busiest?"

"St. Peter's Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is St. Peter's Way Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for St. Peter's Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is St. Peter's Way Car Park?"

"St. Peter's Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

306 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: NN1 1PY
Capacity: ~306 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St. Peter's Way Car Park, Northampton.
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 St. Peter’s Way Car Park

Located in the heart of Northampton, St. Peter’s Way Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 306 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

St. Peter’s Way Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 306 spaces, that is roughly 275 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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 Northampton

Northampton has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If St. Peter’s Way Car Park is full, Commercial Street Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St. Peter's Way Car Park have?

St. Peter's Way Car Park in Northampton has approximately 306 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at St. Peter's Way Car Park?

St. Peter's Way Car Park is a paid car park.

When is St. Peter's Way Car Park busiest?

St. Peter's Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is St. Peter's Way Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for St. Peter's Way Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is St. Peter's Way Car Park?

St. Peter's Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Commercial Street Car Park 58m away Commercial Street South Car Park 129m away Marefair Car Park 135m away Doddridge Street Car Park 316m away St. John's Multi Storey Car Park 455m away

More car parks in Northampton

Albion Place Car Park ~44 spaces Campbell Square Car Park ~80 spaces Co-op Car Park ~54 spaces Grosvenor Multi Storey Car Park ~594 spaces Hazelwood Rd Car Park ~26 spaces Horsemarket Car Park ~67 spaces Mayorhold Multi Storey Car Park ~248 spaces Midsummer Meadow Car Park ~231 spaces

See all 24 car parks in Northampton →

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