Ripon Market Place Parking, Ripon

Q: "How many parking spaces does Ripon Market Place Car Park have?"

"Ripon Market Place Car Park in Ripon has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Ripon Market Place Car Park?"

"Ripon Market Place Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Ripon Market Place Car Park busiest?"

"Ripon Market Place Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Ripon Market Place Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Ripon Market Place Car Park?"

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

62 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: HG4 1BW
Capacity: ~62 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Harrogate Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Ripon Market Place 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 Ripon Market Place Car Park

Located in the heart of Ripon, Ripon Market Place Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 62 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Harrogate Borough Council.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Ripon Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 62 spaces, that is roughly 56 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 6 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

Ripon has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Ripon Market Place Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is Marshall Way Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Ripon Market Place Car Park have?

Ripon Market Place Car Park in Ripon has approximately 62 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Ripon Market Place Car Park?

Ripon Market Place Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Ripon Market Place Car Park busiest?

Ripon Market Place Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Ripon Market Place Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Ripon Market Place Car Park?

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

Nearby Car Parks

Marshall Way Car Park 117m away Arcade Car Park 141m away Victoria Grove Car Park 178m away Ripon Hospital Car Park 213m away St. Marygate Car park 273m away

More car parks in Ripon

Blossomgate Car Park ~17 spaces Car Park B ~573 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