Car Park 1, Derby Parking, Derby
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park 1, Derby is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 351 of ~502 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park 1, Derby is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 361 of ~502 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DE22 1GQ
- Capacity
- ~502 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Nearest road
- Queensway
- Other car parks within 500m
- 3
Nearby landmarks: The Carlton Day Nursery (96m), Multi-faith Centre (116m), University of Derby (147m)
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 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 30 | 39 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 9 | 17 | 35 | 52 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 57 | 44 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park 1, Derby
Car Park 1, Derby caters to leisure visitors in Derby, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. With around 502 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. 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
Car Park 1, Derby is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 70% full. With about 502 spaces, that is roughly 351 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 151 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Derby
Derby has an extensive choice of parking with over 44 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Car Park 3, Derby, about 250m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park 1, Derby
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 places to eat or drink and 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is The Carlton Day Nursery, about 96 metres away. There are 3 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 37 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 Car Park 1, Derby have?
Car Park 1, Derby in Derby has approximately 502 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Car Park 1, Derby busiest?
Car Park 1, Derby is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 70% full — roughly 351 of ~502 spaces in use.
When is Car Park 1, Derby quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park 1, Derby is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 28% full — roughly 361 of ~502 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park 1, Derby?
Car Park 1, Derby is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.