Hill Street Parking, Preston — Best Time to Park

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

"Hill Street Car Park in Preston has approximately 76 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

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

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

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

"Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 69 of ~76 spaces in use."

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

"The best time to find a space at Hill Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 52 of ~76 spaces free."

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

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

76 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

Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 69 of ~76 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Hill Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 52 of ~76 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: PR1 2BB
Capacity: ~76 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Hill 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 Hill Street Car Park

Hill Street Car Park is a surface car park in Preston town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. The car park has approximately 76 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid.

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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 76 spaces, that is roughly 68 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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

Preston has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The Mall - St George’s is the nearest alternative at about 150m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Hill Street Car Park have?

Hill Street Car Park in Preston has approximately 76 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Hill Street Car Park?

Hill Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Hill Street Car Park busiest?

Hill Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 69 of ~76 spaces in use.

When is Hill Street Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Hill Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 52 of ~76 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Hill Street Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

The Mall - St George's 195m away Animate Car Park 289m away Railway Station Short Term Car Park 470m away Fishergate Centre Car Park 518m away Preston Bus Station 521m away

More car parks in Preston

Avenham Multi Storey ~238 spaces Avenham Street Car Park ~189 spaces B&M Customer Car Park ~129 spaces Car Park, Preston ~100 spaces Car Park, Preston ~150 spaces Church Street Car Park ~44 spaces Frenchwood Rec Parking ~26 spaces Gamull Shops Car Park ~13 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