Rink Drive Car Park Parking, Swadlincote
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DE11 8JL
- Capacity
- ~28 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- South Derbyshire District 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 | 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 Rink Drive Car Park
Rink Drive Car Park sits in Swadlincote town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It has an estimated 28 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here. It is operated by South Derbyshire District 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Rink Drive Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 28 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Swadlincote
Swadlincote has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Rink Drive Car Park is busy. If Rink Drive Car Park is full, Rink Drive Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rink Drive Car Park have?
Rink Drive Car Park in Swadlincote has approximately 28 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Rink Drive Car Park?
Parking at Rink Drive Car Park is free of charge.
When is Rink Drive Car Park busiest?
Rink Drive Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Rink Drive Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Rink Drive Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Rink Drive Car Park?
Rink Drive Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by South Derbyshire District Council.