Market Place Parking, Shaw — Best Time to Park

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

"Market Place Car Park in Shaw has approximately 100 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

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

"Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 91 of ~100 spaces in use."

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

"The best time to find a space at Market Place Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 69 of ~100 spaces free."

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

"Market Place Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking."

100 total spaces (est.)

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 91 of ~100 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Market Place Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 69 of ~100 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: OL2 8NN
Capacity: ~100 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Market Place Car Park, Shaw.
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 Market Place Car Park

Market Place Car Park sits in Shaw town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. There are around 100 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level.

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. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 100 spaces, that is roughly 90 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 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 Shaw

With 8 car parks in Shaw, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Westway 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 Market Place Car Park have?

Market Place Car Park in Shaw has approximately 100 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

When is Market Place Car Park busiest?

Market Place Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 91 of ~100 spaces in use.

When is Market Place Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Market Place Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 69 of ~100 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Market Place Car Park?

Market Place Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Westway Car Park 82m away Swimming Baths Car Park 122m away Milne Street Car Park 142m away Rochdale Road Car Park 195m away Cemetery parking 525m away

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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