Great Dockray Parking, Penrith — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Great Dockray have?"

"Great Dockray in Penrith has approximately 46 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Great Dockray busiest?"

"Great Dockray tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Great Dockray quietest?"

"The quietest period for Great Dockray is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Great Dockray?"

"Great Dockray is a town centre car park."

46 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: CA11 7DD
Capacity: ~46 spaces
Type: Town centre

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Great Dockray, 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Great Dockray have?

Great Dockray in Penrith has approximately 46 parking spaces.

When is Great Dockray busiest?

Great Dockray tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Great Dockray quietest?

The quietest period for Great Dockray is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Great Dockray?

Great Dockray is a town centre car park.

Nearby Car Parks

Princes Street Car Park 107m away M & S Foodhall Car Park 243m away Bluebell Lane Car Park 276m away Friargate 288m away Sandgate Car Park 352m 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