Galgate car park Parking, Barnard Castle
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DL12 8JJ
- Capacity
- ~175 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
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 Galgate car park
As a town centre car park in Barnard Castle, Galgate car park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 175 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
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 larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Galgate car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 175 spaces, that is roughly 149 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 26 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 Barnard Castle
With only 3 car parks in Barnard Castle, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable. Main Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 400m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Galgate car park have?
Galgate car park in Barnard Castle has approximately 175 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Galgate car park?
Galgate car park is a paid car park.
When is Galgate car park busiest?
Galgate car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Galgate car park quietest?
The quietest period for Galgate car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Galgate car park?
Galgate car park is a town centre car park with surface parking.