Watermead Country Park South Car Park Parking, Syston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Watermead Country Park South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 44 of ~70 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Watermead Country Park South Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 52 of ~70 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- LE4 7RN
- Capacity
- ~70 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Alderton Close
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Mammoth Lake (202m), Shell (290m), Nature Lake (311m)
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 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Watermead Country Park South Car Park
Watermead Country Park South Car Park caters to leisure visitors in Syston, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 70 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 70 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Watermead Country Park South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 70 spaces, that is roughly 46 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 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 Syston
Syston has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Watermead Country Park South Car Park is busy.
What’s near Watermead Country Park South Car Park
The closest landmark is Mammoth Lake, about 202 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 69 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Watermead Country Park South Car Park have?
Watermead Country Park South Car Park in Syston has approximately 70 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Watermead Country Park South Car Park busiest?
Watermead Country Park South Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 44 of ~70 spaces in use.
When is Watermead Country Park South Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Watermead Country Park South Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 52 of ~70 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Watermead Country Park South Car Park?
Watermead Country Park South Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.