Railway Sidings Car Park Parking, Peterborough
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Railway Sidings Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 47 of ~80 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Railway Sidings Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 60 of ~80 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PE2 8NR
- Capacity
- ~80 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Peterborough City Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Railway Sidings Car Park
Railway Sidings Car Park provides parking in Peterborough, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 80 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. It is operated by Peterborough City Council.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Railway Sidings Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 80 spaces, that is roughly 48 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 32 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
There are 18 car parks across Peterborough, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Railway Sidings Car Park is full, Car Park (way/668566845) is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Railway Sidings Car Park have?
Railway Sidings Car Park in Peterborough has approximately 80 parking spaces.
When is Railway Sidings Car Park busiest?
Railway Sidings Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 59% full — roughly 47 of ~80 spaces in use.
When is Railway Sidings Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Railway Sidings Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 60 of ~80 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Railway Sidings Car Park?
Railway Sidings Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Peterborough City Council.