Ightenhill St Parking Parking, Padiham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Ightenhill St Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 20 of 23 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Ightenhill St Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 17 of 23 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BB12 8PY
- Capacity
- 23 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Nearest road
- Ightenhill Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Hand & Shuttle (60m), KD Motorcycles (121m), Padiham Fire Station (155m)
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 Ightenhill St Parking
Positioned within walking distance of Padiham’s main streets, Ightenhill St Parking caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It has an estimated 23 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here.
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 only 23 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Ightenhill St Parking is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 23 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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 Padiham
With 4 car parks in Padiham, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Mytton St Parking is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Ightenhill St Parking
Within a 500-metre walk there are 3 shops, 1 place to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Hand & Shuttle (pub), about 60 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 172 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 41 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Ightenhill St Parking have?
Ightenhill St Parking in Padiham has 23 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Ightenhill St Parking?
Parking at Ightenhill St Parking is free of charge.
When is Ightenhill St Parking busiest?
Ightenhill St Parking is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 20 of 23 spaces in use.
When is Ightenhill St Parking quietest?
The best time to find a space at Ightenhill St Parking is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 17 of 23 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Ightenhill St Parking?
Ightenhill St Parking is a town centre car park with surface parking.