East Strand Car Park Parking, Portrush
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BT56 8AF
- Capacity
- ~650 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About East Strand Car Park
East Strand Car Park is a surface car park in Portrush, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 650 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
East Strand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 650 spaces, that is roughly 358 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 292 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 Portrush
East Strand Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Portrush, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. If East Strand Car Park is full, West Strand Car Park is around 700m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does East Strand Car Park have?
East Strand Car Park in Portrush has approximately 650 parking spaces.
Is parking free at East Strand Car Park?
East Strand Car Park is a paid car park.
When is East Strand Car Park busiest?
East Strand Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is East Strand Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for East Strand Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is East Strand Car Park?
East Strand Car Park is a car park with surface parking.