Newtown Car Park Parking, Whitchurch
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Newtown Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 52 of ~60 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Newtown Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 45 of ~60 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SY13 1XA
- Capacity
- ~60 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Shropshire Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Newtown Car Park
As a town centre car park in Whitchurch, Newtown Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. It provides roughly 60 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. The car park is managed by Shropshire Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Newtown Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 60 spaces, that is roughly 51 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 9 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 Whitchurch
Newtown Car Park is one of just 3 car parks in Whitchurch, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. The nearest alternative is Sherrymill Car Park, about 150m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Newtown Car Park have?
Newtown Car Park in Whitchurch has approximately 60 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Newtown Car Park?
Newtown Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Newtown Car Park busiest?
Newtown Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 52 of ~60 spaces in use.
When is Newtown Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Newtown Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 45 of ~60 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Newtown Car Park?
Newtown Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Shropshire Council.