Whirligig Lane Car Park Parking, Taunton
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 Whirligig Lane Car Park
Located in the heart of Taunton, Whirligig Lane Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It provides roughly 54 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. There is a charge for parking. Somerset Council operates this car park.
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 car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Taunton
With 22 car parks in Taunton, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. The nearest alternative is Canon Street, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Whirligig Lane Car Park have?
Whirligig Lane Car Park in Taunton has approximately 54 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Whirligig Lane Car Park?
Whirligig Lane Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Whirligig Lane Car Park busiest?
Whirligig Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Whirligig Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Whirligig Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Whirligig Lane Car Park?
Whirligig Lane Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Somerset Council.