Knowsley Safari Park Car Park Parking, Prescot
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 541 of ~741 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 659 of ~741 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- L34 4AN
- Capacity
- ~741 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Nearest road
- Prescot Bypass
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: Knowsley Safari Park Gift Shop (119m), Knowsley Safari Park (128m), Oasis Restaurant (144m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Knowsley Safari Park Car Park
If you’re catching a train from Prescot, Knowsley Safari Park Car Park provides parking within easy reach of the station. This is a major parking facility with approximately 741 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 741 spaces, that is roughly 556 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 185 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Prescot
There are 5 car parks across Prescot, so you have options if your first choice is full. Car Park, Prescot is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near Knowsley Safari Park Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink. The closest landmark is Knowsley Safari Park Gift Shop, about 119 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 120 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 Knowsley Safari Park Car Park have?
Knowsley Safari Park Car Park in Prescot has approximately 741 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Knowsley Safari Park Car Park busiest?
Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 541 of ~741 spaces in use.
When is Knowsley Safari Park Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 11% full — roughly 659 of ~741 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Knowsley Safari Park Car Park?
Knowsley Safari Park Car Park is a railway station car park.