Main Car Park Parking, Thornliebank
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Main Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 230 of ~338 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Main Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 243 of ~338 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G46 7UG
- Capacity
- ~338 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Nearest road
- Rouken Glen Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 1
Nearby landmarks: Entrance Field (82m), Rouken Glen Garden Centre (84m), Pro-Soccer (141m)
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 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 51 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 64 | 56 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 55 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Main Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Thornliebank will find parking at Main Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. At approximately 338 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby.
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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Main Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 338 spaces, that is roughly 237 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 101 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 Thornliebank
Thornliebank has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Main Car Park is busy. The nearest alternative is East Lodge Car Park, around 500m from here.
What’s near Main Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Entrance Field, about 82 metres away. There is 1 other car park mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 496 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 Main Car Park have?
Main Car Park in Thornliebank has approximately 338 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Main Car Park busiest?
Main Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 68% full — roughly 230 of ~338 spaces in use.
When is Main Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Main Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 243 of ~338 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Main Car Park?
Main Car Park is a leisure tourist car park.