Simonside Car Park Parking, Rothbury
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- NE65 7RR
- Capacity
- ~22 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Forestry Commission England
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Simonside Car Park
Simonside Car Park offers general parking in Rothbury for visitors and locals. It has an estimated 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here. Forestry Commission England operates this car park.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Simonside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 22 spaces, that is roughly 11 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 11 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 Rothbury
With 4 car parks in Rothbury, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Simonside Car Park have?
Simonside Car Park in Rothbury has approximately 22 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Simonside Car Park?
Parking at Simonside Car Park is free of charge.
When is Simonside Car Park busiest?
Simonside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Simonside Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Simonside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Simonside Car Park?
Simonside Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry Commission England.