Council Run Public Carpark Parking, Retford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DN22 6EZ
- Capacity
- ~50 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 | 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 Council Run Public Carpark
Council Run Public Carpark is a car park in Retford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. The car park has approximately 50 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Council Run Public Carpark is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 45 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Retford
Retford has a good range of parking with 15 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Council Run Public Carpark is full, Retford Police Station Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Council Run Public Carpark have?
Council Run Public Carpark in Retford has approximately 50 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Council Run Public Carpark busiest?
Council Run Public Carpark tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Council Run Public Carpark quietest?
The quietest period for Council Run Public Carpark is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Council Run Public Carpark?
Council Run Public Carpark is a town centre car park.