Multi-storey Car Park Parking, Whitehaven
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Multi-storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 313 of ~364 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Multi-storey Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 273 of ~364 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- CA28 7NA
- Capacity
- ~364 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Swingpump Lane
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-19:00
Nearby landmarks: Whitehaven United Reformed Church (108m), Barclays (138m), Zest Harbourside (149m)
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 Multi-storey Car Park
As a town centre car park in Whitehaven, Multi-storey Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 364 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Multi-storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 364 spaces, that is roughly 309 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 55 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 Whitehaven
Whitehaven has 7 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Multi-storey Car Park is busy. If Multi-storey Car Park is full, Carter Lane Car Park is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Multi-storey Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 5 shops, 5 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Whitehaven United Reformed Church (place of worship), about 108 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 227 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 285 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 Multi-storey Car Park have?
Multi-storey Car Park in Whitehaven has approximately 364 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Multi-storey Car Park?
Multi-storey Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Multi-storey Car Park busiest?
Multi-storey Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 313 of ~364 spaces in use.
When is Multi-storey Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Multi-storey Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 273 of ~364 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Multi-storey Car Park?
Multi-storey Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.