West Strand Car Park Parking, Portrush
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
West Strand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 99 of ~176 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Strand Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 141 of ~176 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BT56 8DY
- Capacity
- ~176 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Coleraine Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Portrush Bus Station (149m), Portrush Police Station (165m), Portrush Fire Station & District Headquarters (205m)
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 West Strand Car Park
West Strand Car Park is a surface car park in Portrush, available for general parking. There are around 176 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking is free of charge.
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
West Strand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 176 spaces, that is roughly 97 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 79 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
With only 3 car parks in Portrush, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. The nearest alternative is East Strand Car Park, around 700m from here.
What’s near West Strand Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Portrush Bus Station (bus station), about 149 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 289 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 West Strand Car Park have?
West Strand Car Park in Portrush has approximately 176 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at West Strand Car Park?
Parking at West Strand Car Park is free of charge.
When is West Strand Car Park busiest?
West Strand Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 99 of ~176 spaces in use.
When is West Strand Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at West Strand Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 141 of ~176 spaces free.
What kind of car park is West Strand Car Park?
West Strand Car Park is a car park with surface parking.