Friargate Parking, Penrith — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Friargate have?"

"Friargate in Penrith has approximately 30 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Friargate?"

"Parking at Friargate is free of charge."

Q: "When is Friargate busiest?"

"Friargate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 27 of ~30 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Friargate quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Friargate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 21 of ~30 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Friargate?"

"Friargate is a town centre car park with surface parking."

30 total spaces

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Friargate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 27 of ~30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Friargate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 21 of ~30 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: CA11 7XR
Capacity: ~30 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Friargate, Penrith.
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 Friargate

As a town centre car park in Penrith, Friargate is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. The car park has approximately 30 spaces, 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 no charge for parking here.

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. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Friargate is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 27 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 Penrith

With 9 car parks in Penrith, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. M & S Foodhall Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Friargate have?

Friargate in Penrith has approximately 30 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Friargate?

Parking at Friargate is free of charge.

When is Friargate busiest?

Friargate is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 27 of ~30 spaces in use.

When is Friargate quietest?

The best time to find a space at Friargate is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 21 of ~30 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Friargate?

Friargate is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

M & S Foodhall Car Park 149m away Princes Street Car Park 192m away Sandgate Car Park 245m away Great Dockray 288m away Bluebell Lane Car Park 401m away

More car parks in Penrith

Drovers Lane Car Park Town Hall ~104 spaces NCP (Avanti West Coast) ~150 spaces WCF Car Park ~39 spaces

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