Lower Gungate Car Park Parking, Tamworth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Lower Gungate Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Tamworth’s main streets, Lower Gungate Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. It has an estimated 28 parking spaces — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Tamworth Borough Council.
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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Parking in Tamworth
Tamworth has a good range of parking with 14 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Lower Gungate Car Park is full, Church Lane Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lower Gungate Car Park have?
Lower Gungate Car Park in Tamworth has approximately 28 parking spaces.
When is Lower Gungate Car Park busiest?
Lower Gungate Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Lower Gungate Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Lower Gungate Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Lower Gungate Car Park?
Lower Gungate Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Tamworth Borough Council.