Long Stay Car Park, Retford Parking, Retford

Q: "How many parking spaces does Long Stay Car Park, Retford have?"

"Long Stay Car Park, Retford in Retford has approximately 230 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Long Stay Car Park, Retford?"

"Long Stay Car Park, Retford is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Long Stay Car Park, Retford busiest?"

"Long Stay Car Park, Retford tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Long Stay Car Park, Retford quietest?"

"The quietest period for Long Stay Car Park, Retford is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Long Stay Car Park, Retford?"

"Long Stay Car Park, Retford is a town centre car park with surface parking."

230 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: DN22 6PE
Capacity: ~230 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Long Stay Car Park, Retford, Retford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Long Stay

Long Stay is a surface car park in Retford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 230 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Long Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 230 spaces, that is roughly 207 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 23 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 Long Stay is full, Morrisons 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 Long Stay Car Park, Retford have?

Long Stay Car Park, Retford in Retford has approximately 230 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Long Stay Car Park, Retford?

Long Stay Car Park, Retford is a paid car park.

When is Long Stay Car Park, Retford busiest?

Long Stay Car Park, Retford tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Long Stay Car Park, Retford quietest?

The quietest period for Long Stay Car Park, Retford is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Long Stay Car Park, Retford?

Long Stay Car Park, Retford is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Morrisons Car Park 160m away Chapelgate Car Park 166m away House Proud Car Park 255m away The Dominie Cross Car Park 319m away Hong Kong House Car Park 344m away

More car parks in Retford

Car Park, Retford ~139 spaces Clarborough Village Hall Car Park ~38 spaces Council Run Public Carpark ~50 spaces Jewson Car Park ~13 spaces Lincolnshire Co-op Car Park ~38 spaces New Street Car Park ~226 spaces Retford DIY Car Park ~42 spaces Retford Police Station Car Park ~14 spaces

See all 15 car parks in Retford →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0