Car Park A Parking, Peterborough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 123 of ~227 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 175 of ~227 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PE3 9HA
- Capacity
- ~227 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Bretton Gate
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: Peterborough City Hospital (221m), Peterborough Town Sports Club (306m), Faith Centre (338m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park A
Car Park A is a surface car park in Peterborough, available for general parking. With approximately 227 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 227 spaces, that is roughly 125 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 102 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 Peterborough
With 18 car parks in Peterborough, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Car Park A full, Car Park C (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park A
The closest landmark is Peterborough City Hospital (hospital), about 221 metres away. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 87 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 Car Park A have?
Car Park A in Peterborough has approximately 227 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Car Park A busiest?
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 123 of ~227 spaces in use.
When is Car Park A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 175 of ~227 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park A?
Car Park A is a car park with surface parking.