Shirley Road Car Park Parking, Ripley
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE5 3HG
- Capacity
- ~27 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Amber Valley Borough Council
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 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 27 | 46 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 64 | 73 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 55 | 41 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 27 | 55 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 82 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Shirley Road Car Park
Shirley Road Car Park sits in Ripley town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 27 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Amber Valley Borough Council.
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 only 27 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Shirley Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 23 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Ripley
With 11 car parks in Ripley, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Beech House Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Shirley Road Car Park have?
Shirley Road Car Park in Ripley has approximately 27 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Shirley Road Car Park?
Shirley Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Shirley Road Car Park busiest?
Shirley Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Shirley Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Shirley Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Shirley Road Car Park?
Shirley Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Amber Valley Borough Council.