Retford DIY Car Park Parking, Retford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Retford DIY Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 31 of ~42 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Retford DIY Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 29 of ~42 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DN22 6JE
- Capacity
- ~42 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- South Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: We Love It (46m), Revival Beds (68m), Lidl (74m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Retford DIY Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Retford will find parking at Retford DIY Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. The car park has approximately 42 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area.
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 42 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Retford DIY Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 42 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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
There are 15 car parks across Retford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Car Park, Retford is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Retford DIY Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is We Love It, about 46 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 281 metres away — about a 4-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 330 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 Retford DIY Car Park have?
Retford DIY Car Park in Retford has approximately 42 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Retford DIY Car Park busiest?
Retford DIY Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 73% full — roughly 31 of ~42 spaces in use.
When is Retford DIY Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Retford DIY Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 30% full — roughly 29 of ~42 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Retford DIY Car Park?
Retford DIY Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.