The Mall - St George's Parking, Preston
The Mall - St George's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full. The best time to find a space at The Mall - St George's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PR1 2AY
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Nearest road
- Lune Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 11
Nearby landmarks: Friargate Walk (54m), Central Methodist Church (62m), St George's Centre (82m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Mall - St George’s
As a town centre car park in Preston, The Mall - St George’s is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns.
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.
Busyness in detail
The Mall - St George’s is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. 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 19 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find The Mall - St George’s full, Hill Street Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near The Mall - St George’s
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 4 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Friargate Walk, about 54 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 183 metres away — about a 2-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 11 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 186 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
When is The Mall - St George's busiest?
The Mall - St George's is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full.
When is The Mall - St George's quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Mall - St George's is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full.
What kind of car park is The Mall - St George's?
The Mall - St George's is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.