Sheep Pen Car Park Parking, South Molton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX36 4BH
- Capacity
- ~280 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- North Devon Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sheep Pen Car Park
Sheep Pen Car Park is a surface car park in South Molton town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 280 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. It is operated by North Devon 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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Sheep Pen Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 280 spaces, that is roughly 224 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 56 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 South Molton
Sheep Pen Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in South Molton, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sheep Pen Car Park have?
Sheep Pen Car Park in South Molton has approximately 280 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Sheep Pen Car Park?
Sheep Pen Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Sheep Pen Car Park busiest?
Sheep Pen Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Sheep Pen Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Sheep Pen Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sheep Pen Car Park?
Sheep Pen Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by North Devon Council.