Avenham Street Parking, Preston

Q: "How many parking spaces does Avenham Street Car Park have?"

"Avenham Street Car Park in Preston has approximately 189 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Avenham Street Car Park?"

"Avenham Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Avenham Street Car Park busiest?"

"Avenham Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Avenham Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Avenham Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Avenham Street Car Park?"

"Avenham Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

189 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: PR1 3XJ
Capacity: ~189 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Avenham Street Car Park, Preston.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Avenham Street Car Park

Avenham Street Car Park sits in Preston town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 189 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Avenham Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 189 spaces, that is roughly 170 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 19 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 Preston

With 20 car parks in Preston, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Avenham Street Car Park is full, Avenham Multi Storey is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Avenham Street Car Park have?

Avenham Street Car Park in Preston has approximately 189 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Avenham Street Car Park?

Avenham Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Avenham Street Car Park busiest?

Avenham Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Avenham Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Avenham Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Avenham Street Car Park?

Avenham Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Avenham Multi Storey 83m away Church Street Car Park 286m away Car Park (way/1159369155) 335m away SIP Car Parks 365m away SIP Car Parks 370m away

More car parks in Preston

Animate Car Park ~164 spaces B&M Customer Car Park ~129 spaces Car Park, Preston ~150 spaces Fishergate Centre Car Park ~514 spaces Frenchwood Rec Parking ~26 spaces Gamull Shops Car Park ~13 spaces Hill Street Car Park ~76 spaces Lords Walk Car Park ~7 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0