The Licks Parking, Otley — Best Time to Park

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

"The Licks Car Park in Otley has approximately 96 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

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

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

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

"The Licks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 87 of ~96 spaces in use."

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

"The best time to find a space at The Licks Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 66 of ~96 spaces free."

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

"The Licks Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Leeds City Council."

96 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

The Licks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 87 of ~96 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Licks Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 66 of ~96 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: LS21 1BA
Capacity: ~96 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Leeds City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for The Licks Car Park, Otley.
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 Licks Car Park

Located in the heart of Otley, The Licks Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. The car park has approximately 96 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. Leeds City Council operates this car park.

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. With 96 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

The Licks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 96 spaces, that is roughly 86 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Otley

There are 11 car parks across Otley, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Courthouse Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does The Licks Car Park have?

The Licks Car Park in Otley has approximately 96 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at The Licks Car Park?

The Licks Car Park is a paid car park.

When is The Licks Car Park busiest?

The Licks Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 87 of ~96 spaces in use.

When is The Licks Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at The Licks Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 66 of ~96 spaces free.

What kind of car park is The Licks Car Park?

The Licks Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Leeds City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Courthouse Street Car Park 79m away Beech Hill Car Park 263m away Westgate Car Park 374m away Burras Lane Car Park 407m away

More car parks in Otley

Chevin Forest Park: Lower Shawfield Car Park ~22 spaces Chevin Forest Park: Upper Shawfield Car Park ~45 spaces Queen's Hall Car Park ~39 spaces Scalebor Car Park ~32 spaces Surprise View Car Park ~52 spaces Yorkgate Quarry Car Park ~27 spaces

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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