Market Carpark Parking, Rawtenstall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Market Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 75% full — roughly 34 of ~45 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Market Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 35 of ~45 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- BB4 7QU
- Capacity
- ~45 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Market Carpark
Market Carpark sits in Rawtenstall town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 45 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 45 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Market Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 45 spaces, that is roughly 34 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Rawtenstall
With only 2 car parks in Rawtenstall, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. The nearest alternative is Kay Street Car Park, around 400m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Market Carpark have?
Market Carpark in Rawtenstall has approximately 45 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Market Carpark busiest?
Market Carpark is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 75% full — roughly 34 of ~45 spaces in use.
When is Market Carpark quietest?
The best time to find a space at Market Carpark is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 22% full — roughly 35 of ~45 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Market Carpark?
Market Carpark is a town centre car park.