Barlow Common Nature Reserve Parking, Selby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Barlow Common Nature Reserve is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 17 of 30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Barlow Common Nature Reserve is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- YO8 8EZ
- Capacity
- 30 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Nearest road
- Barlow Road
Nearby landmarks: Common Plantation (654m), YWT Barlow Common (713m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 43 | 54 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 37 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Barlow Common Nature Reserve
Barlow Common Nature Reserve provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Selby, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. It provides roughly 30 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. The car park is managed by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
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 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Barlow Common Nature Reserve is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Selby
Selby has 2 car parks in total, so Barlow Common Nature Reserve is an important option for the area.
What’s near Barlow Common Nature Reserve
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Common Plantation, about 654 metres away.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Barlow Common Nature Reserve have?
Barlow Common Nature Reserve in Selby has 30 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Barlow Common Nature Reserve?
Parking at Barlow Common Nature Reserve is free of charge.
When is Barlow Common Nature Reserve busiest?
Barlow Common Nature Reserve is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 58% full — roughly 17 of 30 spaces in use.
When is Barlow Common Nature Reserve quietest?
The best time to find a space at Barlow Common Nature Reserve is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 24% full — roughly 23 of 30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Barlow Common Nature Reserve?
Barlow Common Nature Reserve is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.