Blossomgate Parking, Ripon — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Blossomgate Car Park have?"

"Blossomgate Car Park in Ripon has approximately 17 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "When is Blossomgate Car Park busiest?"

"Blossomgate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Blossomgate Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Blossomgate Car Park?"

"Blossomgate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Harrogate Borough Council."

17 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: HG4 2AJ
Capacity: ~17 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Operator: Harrogate Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Blossomgate Car Park, Ripon.
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 Blossomgate Car Park

As a town centre car park in Ripon, Blossomgate Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With space for around 17 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. The car park is managed by Harrogate Borough Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.

Busyness in detail

Blossomgate Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 17 spaces, that is roughly 15 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Ripon

There are 8 car parks across Ripon, so you have options if your first choice is full. Marshall Way Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 150m, 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 Blossomgate Car Park have?

Blossomgate Car Park in Ripon has approximately 17 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Blossomgate Car Park busiest?

Blossomgate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Blossomgate Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Blossomgate Car Park?

Blossomgate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Harrogate Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Marshall Way Car Park 198m away Ripon Hospital Car Park 263m away Ripon Market Place Car Park 307m away Victoria Grove Car Park 427m away Arcade Car Park 441m away

More car parks in Ripon

Car Park B ~573 spaces St. Marygate Car park ~146 spaces

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