St Margaret's Car Park Parking, Prestwich
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
St Margaret's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 74 of ~118 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St Margaret's Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 87 of ~118 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- M25 2GT
- Capacity
- ~118 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- St Margaret's Road
Nearby landmarks: St Margarets Community Centre (231m), St Margaret's (304m), Heaton Park Horticultrual Centre (335m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About St Margaret’s Car Park
St Margaret’s Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Prestwich, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With approximately 118 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. With 118 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
St Margaret’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 118 spaces, that is roughly 77 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 41 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 Prestwich
With only 3 car parks in Prestwich, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. If St Margaret’s Car Park is full, Hall Car Park is around 500m away and worth considering.
What’s near St Margaret’s Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is St Margarets Community Centre, about 231 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 St Margaret's Car Park have?
St Margaret's Car Park in Prestwich has approximately 118 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at St Margaret's Car Park?
St Margaret's Car Park is a paid car park.
When is St Margaret's Car Park busiest?
St Margaret's Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 74 of ~118 spaces in use.
When is St Margaret's Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at St Margaret's Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 87 of ~118 spaces free.
What kind of car park is St Margaret's Car Park?
St Margaret's Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.