The Spindles Parking, Oldham — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does The Spindles Car Park have?"

"The Spindles Car Park in Oldham has approximately 950 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at The Spindles Car Park?"

"The Spindles Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is The Spindles Car Park busiest?"

"The Spindles Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is The Spindles Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is The Spindles Car Park?"

"The Spindles Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

950 total spaces

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: OL1 1HU
Capacity: ~950 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Spindles Car Park, Oldham.
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 The Spindles Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Oldham’s main streets, The Spindles Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 950 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.

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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

The Spindles Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 950 spaces, that is roughly 855 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 95 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 Oldham

Oldham has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If The Spindles Car Park is full, Ascroft Street Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Spindles Car Park have?

The Spindles Car Park in Oldham has approximately 950 parking spaces.

Is parking free at The Spindles Car Park?

The Spindles Car Park is a paid car park.

When is The Spindles Car Park busiest?

The Spindles Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is The Spindles Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is The Spindles Car Park?

The Spindles Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Ascroft Street Car Park 155m away Hobson Street Car Park 238m away Civic Centre Car Park 330m away Queen Street Car Park 348m away Bradshaw Street Car Park 465m away

More car parks in Oldham

Alexandra Park Car Park ~41 spaces Derker Metrolink P&R ~270 spaces Moorhey Street (2) Car Park ~106 spaces New Street Parking ~16 spaces OMC Motorgroup Car Park ~44 spaces Queens Road Car Park ~30 spaces Roscoe Street Car Park ~84 spaces St. John Street Car Park ~17 spaces

See all 18 car parks in Oldham →

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