Shoppers Car Park Parking, Preston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Shoppers Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 12 of ~22 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shoppers Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 17 of ~22 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 7TB
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shoppers Car Park
Shoppers Car Park offers general parking in Preston for visitors and locals. At roughly 22 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With only 22 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Shoppers Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 12 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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
There are 20 car parks across Preston, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shoppers Car Park have?
Shoppers Car Park in Preston has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Shoppers Car Park busiest?
Shoppers Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 12 of ~22 spaces in use.
When is Shoppers Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Shoppers Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 17 of ~22 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Shoppers Car Park?
Shoppers Car Park is a car park with surface parking.