Public car park Parking, Skipton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- BD23 2AE
- Capacity
- ~172 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Public car park
Positioned within walking distance of Skipton’s main streets, Public car park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With approximately 172 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Public car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 172 spaces, that is roughly 146 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Skipton
Skipton has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Public car park is busy. Should you find Public car park full, Public car park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Public car park have?
Public car park in Skipton has approximately 172 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Public car park?
Public car park is a paid car park.
When is Public car park busiest?
Public car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Public car park quietest?
The quietest period for Public car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Public car park?
Public car park is a town centre car park with surface parking.