Wyre Estuary Country Car Park Parking, Thornton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- FY5 5FA
- Capacity
- ~244 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 14 | 29 | 40 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Wyre Estuary Country Car Park
Located in Thornton, Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. There are around 244 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), making this one of the larger options in the area. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 244 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 45% full. With about 244 spaces, that is roughly 110 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 134 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 Thornton
Thornton has 1 car parks in total, so Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is an important option for the area.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Wyre Estuary Country Car Park have?
Wyre Estuary Country Car Park in Thornton has approximately 244 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Wyre Estuary Country Car Park?
Parking at Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is free of charge.
When is Wyre Estuary Country Car Park busiest?
Wyre Estuary Country Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Wyre Estuary Country Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Wyre Estuary Country Car Park?
Wyre Estuary Country Car Park is a car park with surface parking.