Whirligig Lane Parking, Taunton

Q: "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)."

Q: "Is parking free at Whirligig Lane Car Park?"

"Whirligig Lane Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Whirligig Lane Car Park busiest?"

"Whirligig Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "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."

Q: "What kind of car park is Whirligig Lane Car Park?"

"Whirligig Lane Car Park is a town centre car park, operated by Somerset Council."

54 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: TA1 1ND
Capacity: ~54 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Charges: Paid
Operator: Somerset Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Whirligig Lane Car Park, Taunton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Whirligig Lane Car Park

As a town centre car park in Taunton, Whirligig Lane Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 54 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. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Somerset 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. With 54 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

Whirligig Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 54 spaces, that is roughly 49 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Taunton

There are 22 car parks across Taunton, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Whirligig Lane Car Park is full, Canon Street is about 150m away and worth considering. 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.

Nearby Car Parks

Canon Street 171m away Coal Orchard Car Park 222m away Marks & Spencer Car Park 301m away Crescent Car Park 315m away SCCC Car Park B 329m away

More car parks in Taunton

Ash Meadows ~39 spaces Bathpool Car Park ~22 spaces Castle Street Car Park ~62 spaces Crescent Car Park ~100 spaces Enfield Car Park ~143 spaces High Street Car Park ~257 spaces Kilkenny Car Park ~220 spaces Lidl Car Park ~98 spaces

See all 22 car parks in Taunton →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0