Great Dockray Parking, Penrith
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Great Dockray is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 42 of 46 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Great Dockray is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 32 of 46 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CA11 7DD
- Capacity
- 46 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Nearest road
- Great Dockray
- Other car parks within 500m
- 13
Nearby landmarks: Card Factory (57m), Sports Direct (70m), Princes Square (70m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Great Dockray
Positioned within walking distance of Penrith’s main streets, Great Dockray caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 46 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. With 46 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Great Dockray is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 46 spaces, that is roughly 41 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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. Princes Street 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.
What’s near Great Dockray
Within a 500-metre walk there are 12 shops, 2 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Card Factory, about 57 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 64 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 13 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 220 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 Great Dockray have?
Great Dockray in Penrith has 46 parking spaces.
When is Great Dockray busiest?
Great Dockray is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 42 of 46 spaces in use.
When is Great Dockray quietest?
The best time to find a space at Great Dockray is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 32 of 46 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Great Dockray?
Great Dockray is a town centre car park.