Red Squirrel Car Park Parking, Peebles
Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full. The best time to find a space at Red Squirrel Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH45 8NB
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Nearby landmarks: Glentress Peel Cafe (474m), Glentress Forest Lodges (474m), Alpine Bikes (506m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Red Squirrel Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Peebles will find parking at Red Squirrel Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon.
Busyness in detail
Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Peebles
With 9 car parks in Peebles, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Red Squirrel Car Park full, Osprey Car Park (around 600m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Red Squirrel Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Glentress Peel Cafe (café), about 474 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
Is parking free at Red Squirrel Car Park?
Red Squirrel Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Red Squirrel Car Park busiest?
Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full.
When is Red Squirrel Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Red Squirrel Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full.
What kind of car park is Red Squirrel Car Park?
Red Squirrel Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.