Water Street Parking, Wigan
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Water Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 404 of 470 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Water Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 353 of 470 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- WN1 1DN
- Capacity
- 470 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Blue badge bays
- 6
- Height limit
- 1.95m
- Nearest road
- Riverway
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:15-19:00;Su 10:30-17:30
Nearby landmarks: Buzz Bingo (45m), Church of Saint George (51m), Wigan Spiritualist Church (73m)
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 Water Street
As a town centre car park in Wigan, Water Street is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. This is a major parking facility with approximately 470 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.
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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Water Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 470 spaces, that is roughly 400 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 70 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 Wigan
Wigan has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Water Street is busy. If Water Street is full, Millgate is around 300m away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Water Street
Within a 500-metre walk there are 7 shops, 7 places to eat or drink and 3 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Buzz Bingo, about 45 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 95 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 209 metres away. Building data puts the structure here at about 35.0 metres, which is around 11 decks — roughly 43 spaces per deck.
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 Water Street have?
Water Street in Wigan has 470 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Water Street?
Water Street is a paid car park.
When is Water Street busiest?
Water Street is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 404 of 470 spaces in use.
When is Water Street quietest?
The best time to find a space at Water Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 353 of 470 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Water Street?
Water Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.